Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
What We Can Offer Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.Salary packaging options and tax benefits.A range of employee discounts and benefits.Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.Mental Health Programs (EAP).Medina Manor is conveniently located in Thornbury within the heart of Melbourne's North. Medina Manor is recognised for its expertise in caring for people living with Dementia and provides an enabling environment that focuses on person centred care, that is unique to each person's individual needs and preferences.
About the Opportunity As a Lifestyle Services Officer you'll be responsible for providing support and assistance to residents in meeting their individual lifestyle goals, needs and choices to enhance their overall quality of life.
Assist with the design, delivery and monitoring of group and individual lifestyle services activities and complementary therapies for residentsCoordinate individual and group activities and therapiesEnsure recreational activities, therapies and documentation comply with Aged Care Standards and relevant Acts, legal and ethical standardsCasual Role - 7 days per week - daytime shifts
About You To be successful, you'll need:
Cert IV in Leisure and Health or Cert 3 in Individual Support (essential)Previous experience in Aged Care (preferred but not essential)Availability and reliability to commit to required shiftsThe Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination and possibly complete an NDIS Worker Screen. Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.
Job Title: Lifestyle Assistant
Sector: Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support
Closing Date: 12th Jan 25
Location: Medina Manor | Thornbury, Victoria 3071 Australia
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