Lifestyle Assistant

4 weeks ago

Colac, Victoria, Australia Mercy Health Australia Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Lifestyle Assistant role at Mercy Health Australia.

Employment Type: Casual
• Location: Mercy Place Colac

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications. Contact: Kristin Chiong kristin.chiong@mercy.com.au

Please apply directly to the advertisement, no application will be accepted via email.

Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
  • Develop and implement individual and group activity programs.
  • Encourage resident participation based on interests and abilities.
  • Assist with outings, events, and special celebrations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and feedback.
  • Collaborate with care staff and families to tailor activities.
  • Monitor and report changes in residents' behavior or mood.
What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • Compassionate and patient demeanor.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creativity in planning meaningful activities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Understanding of dementia and other age-related conditions.
  • Basic computer and documentation skills.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • A current Police Record Check
  • First Aid and CPR certificate

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Casual
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
Industries
  • Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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