Lifestyle Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- 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.
Montrose Aged Care Centre is a boutique centre specialising in providing care services for males with behavioural and mental health concerns. Located in beautiful Balmain, just a few minutes from the heart of the Sydney CBD, we are close to shops, public transport and many health related services.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lifestyle Assistant with a background in aged care who is committed to best care outcomes for our residents.

This position is Permanent Full Time working 5 days per week. You will also need to have a driver licence to take our residents to medical appointments and social outings.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for supporting and coordinating recreation programs for residents working towards emotional and physical maintenance through recreational and craft activities that promote psychological, social and physical wellbeing. The Lifestyle Assistant will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in providing residents with quality care, actively trying to maintain the skill level, independence and mobility of individual residents. The activities for residents are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological spiritual, social, emotional and physical well-being of individuals.
- The Lifestyle Assistant will assist in the preparation and implementation of a diverse range of recreational activities for residents that meet their individual needs, including group, small group and individual activities.
- Facilitate resident involvement and engagement in the planning of programs
- Assist in designing activities with consideration of the residents culture, history, likes and preferences
- Motivate and encourage resident involvement in the advertised program
- Continuously assess the recreational needs of residents.
- Assist residents with their recreational needs in a way that respects their dignity and privacy. Actively monitor and record changes in residents care plans.
- Maintain regular contact with care team and communicate with other staff.
- Maintain professional standards in all interactions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Demonstrated experience working with the aged and an understanding of aged related conditions
- Experience of and a desire to work with people living with dementia
- Proven ability to monitor and review recreational needs of aged residents to develop suitable, innovative activities and programs
- Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Cert IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Empathetic approach, enthusiasm and patience - ability to use initiative to create positive experiences for residents
- Able to communicate well 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
- Computer literate and experienced using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel etc.)
- National NDIS Workers Screening Check

WE OFFER:

- Above Award wages
- Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Cost effective holiday accommodation at Salvation Army Holiday Houses
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance
- Salvos Wellness app and program
- Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Novated car leasing
- Learning and development to support you in your role
- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
- Supported study options
- Employee assistance program
- Career progression opportunities
- Transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia
- Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia
- Please note: a current Influenza vaccination and evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employe