Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant

3 days ago

Wantirna, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Part Time - Long Service Leave cover

45.60 hours per fortnight

Wantirna Residential Care

$33.79 per hour

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant works is a member of a team of Leisure and Lifestyle staff responsible for providing appropriate activities for all residents to enhance their experiences day to day and provide an holistic approach to care.

Under the delegation and supervision of the Leisure and Lifestyle Team leader, works collaboratively with the Health Care Workers and broader multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care for all Residents as stipulated by the Registered Nurse within the unit

Supports Residents and their family’s understanding of their care through effective and timely communication with Residents, team members, and the wider community members. public.

Practices in accordance with relevant Acts, Agreements, Eastern Health Directions, Policies, Procedures, Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct. Report personal / other non-compliance to the Manager or delegate

Ensures that all administrative functions are completed within the mandates and scope of the position, and under the direction of the Manager or delegate.

Complies with Eastern Health policies regarding reporting of actual or near-miss events

Treats all residents, visitors and staff in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner. Provides an efficient and customer focussed service.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, encourages resident and significant others’ participation in all stages of the care continuum.

Complies with admission and discharge processes in accordance with the guidelines established by the Unit and Organisation and within their scope of practice.

Participates in activities designed to continuously improve standards of service and practice in accordance with the Eastern Health Quality Framework, Nursing Principles of Practice, Policies and Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Under the direction and supervision of the Leisure and Lifestyle Team Leader or RN, maintains an environment that maximises the safety of residents. Implements harm minimisation strategies for at-risk individuals. Ensures that practices are in accordance with Infection Control Standards. Corrects and reports non
- compliance with these Standards to the Manager or delegate immediately.

Treats all employees of the Organisation with respect and dignity and without discrimination or harassment.

Participates in the orientation and mentoring of new / casual staff. Participates in, and provides, as requested by the Team Leader / Manager or delegate, the delivery of models of education to Unit staff and students relevant to their role and scope of practice.

Complies with training requirements specified by Eastern Health and maintains accurate documentation of evidence of this training and professional development undertaken.

Participates in relevant professional development programs to ensure compliance with current evidence based practice

Participates in the prescribed performance development system at least annually - evaluating personal performance and planning self-development.

**OUR VISION**: GREAT Patients First - Kindness - Respect - Excellence - Agility - Humility CARE, EVERYWHERE, EVERY TIME

Under the leadership of the Team leader / Manager or delegate supports initiatives to ensure patient/client flow strategies meet the needs of the community and the organisation.

Advocates the Values of Eastern Health to the broader community.

Exercise appropriate economy in the use of stores, linen, equipment and energy.

Supports the Manager or delegate, in the identification of new initiatives to improve sustainability in the unit/department.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
**Essential**:
Suitably qualified Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Certificate III in Aged Care

Demonstrated experience working as a Leisure and Lifestyle worker the residential aged care sector (1-2 years +)

Demonstrated experience to develop Leisure and Lifestyle care plans for residents in accordance with Aged Care Quality Standards

Passion and enthusiasm for providing respectful, holistic care for older people and those with complex behavioural and care needs

Highly developed organisational skills

Ability to problem solve working in a small team

Participate in the analysis and collation data to influence change

Demonstrated ability to communicate with all residential aged care audiences, including residents, carers, families, staff and managers.

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