About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdevon Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parkingAbove award hourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental Leave optionsLocation options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit, values-based organisation About the role: Our Strathdevon home is looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Assistant to join the team. Supporting our Lifestyle Coordinator, the Lifestyle Assistant will help with the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs to enhance and support the individual needs of residents.
As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will promote and assist our residents to participate in meaningful activities whilst maintaining friendly and supportive professional relationships. You will be making a profound difference in the lives of our residents, enabling them to live their BEST life.
You will be responsible for:
Participating in the development and delivery of lifestyle programs to our residents, ensuring residents are able to participate and enjoy the programsAssisting with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents' cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interestsProviding outstanding customer service while maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friendsPart Time opportunity working Thursday, Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm About you: You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, supporting them to live life to their potential.
This is the place for you if you:
Have a Certificate III in Aged CareHave a Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure (desirable)Have the ability to drive a 10-seater bus (desirable)Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their familiesAre known for your caring and compassionate natureHave experience as a Personal Care Worker in Aged Care (highly regarded)Thrive in a team and also appreciate one-on-one interactionsHold a current Working with Vulnerable People cardHave Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearanceAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust) Essentials for working in Aged Care: A current Working With Vulnerable People cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearanceMake a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Lifestyle Assistant PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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