Lifestyle Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
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- Above Award Wages with salary packaging benefits
- Full Time Position

Macquarie Lodge Aged Care Centre is a bright and inviting 128 bed centre offering a broad spectrum of aged care accommodation options including short term respite care and secure dementia care. The Centre is centrally located just minutes away from Brighton-Le-Sands and is only 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.

We are seeking a Full Time Lifestyle Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Lifestyle Assistant are responsible for supporting the delivery of recreational programs for aged care residents to promote their psychological, social, and physical wellbeing.
- Work sympathetically and effectively with people living with dementia to create positive experiences for residents.
- Monitor and review recreational needs of aged residents to develop suitable, innovative activities and programs
- Empathetic approach, enthusiasm and patience - ability to use initiative to create positive experiences for residents
- Communicate effectively with residents, families and other employees, including to sensitively explore resident needs or encourage resident participation
- Committed team player with the ability to work independently with limited supervision

ABOUT YOU
- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation Army
- Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Cert IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
- Demonstrated experience working with the aged and an understanding of aged related conditions
- Computer literate and experienced using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel etc.)

WE OFFER
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging & meals and entertainment benefits (save on tax)
- Above Award wages
- Up to five weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance
- Access to financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Learning and development to support you in your role
- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
- Supported study options

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
- Please note: a current Influenza vaccination and evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._
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