Practice & Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Carnegie, Australia Jewish Care Victoria Full time

Position Details

**Reference Number**
- 10560**Employment Type**
- Permanent Part Time**Organisation**
- SOP Residential RHW**Location**
- Carnegie**Enterprise Agreement Classification**
- Nurses, Health & Allied EBA - PCW Grade 2 Year 2*Cert3**Hours**
- 35.50**Position Summary**

**What we do**
- Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.**The role**
- The Lifestyle Assistant (Practice & Support Assistant) is responsible for working within Jewish Care’s Hand-in-Handmodel of support. This role assists in maintaining a diverse suite of formal and informal group programs both in-house and out in the broader community including those that are social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual. This role assists the Practice & Support Coordinator to provide leadership, coaching, and direction to residential teams that drives a holistic approach to the support for Elders. This permanent part time position requires weekends and some out of hours shifts as reflected by the changing needs of Elders.**You will have**
- Certificate III in Individual Support, or Aged Care, or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Experience working in either an aged care environment or similar human services/social care field
- The knowledge that Elder support is person-centred, and family sensitive, empowering, and is a fundamental right, not just good practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills - a 'can do', willing and creative attitude
- A demonstrated understanding of culturally diverse environments
- Multilingual (desirable) especially Russian, Hebrew, and/or Yiddish

**Benefits & Culture**
- Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.- Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.- Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.- Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.**Selection Criteria**
- Essential: Have you ever been an employee or volunteer for Jewish Care Victoria before?
- Essential: Do you currently hold a valid police check or are you happy to have Jewish Care Victoria process one on your behalf?- Essential: Do you have full working rights within Australia? (If no, please indicate your working restriction)
- Essential: When would you be available to commence in this role?
- Essential: Where did you see this job advertised? (eg: SEEK, Ethical Jobs, LinkedIn)**Contact Person**
- Naomi**Contact Number**
- (03) 8517 5427**Closing Date**
- 31/03/2023



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