Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

**Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant**

**Permanent Full Time**

**Barossa Park Lodge, Glenorchy**

**Who we are**
OneCare is a not-for-profit aged care organization, founded on the principles of compassion, respect and dignity for the individual. We take a holistic approach to the provision of our services, treating each resident and consumer as a ‘whole person’ with regard to the design and delivery of their individual care and well-being. We have a rich history and have been providing residential aged care for more than 40 years.

**What we need**
A highly motivated Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to join our friendly team

This position is Full-Time with the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle if not already qualified.

**What will you do?**

Your role will be to support our Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator in providing an engaging person-centred leisure and lifestyle program.

More specifically, your key duties will include:

- participate and assist in the development of various activities that take into consideration the residents social needs and care plan
- encourage and motivate residents and family to participate in the activities program
- regularly evaluate activities and individual care plans in relation to the residents’ social needs.

**What you bring to the role**
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or equivalent) or desire to complete qualification as a Trainee.
- Residential aged care and/or experience working with clients with dementia is preferred.
- HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence or the willingness to undertake
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- A can-do attitude with the ability to learn and grow on the job
- A friendly outgoing personality
- A desire to work in the not-for-profit sector in a rewarding environment

**What you get in return**
At OneCare, we care deeply about our clients, our staff and the jobs we do each day. Our workplace is caring, supportive and down to earth. As a values-led consumer focused business, OneCare offers a rewarding work environment where you will be able to contribute meaningfully and will see the results of your efforts.
- Competitive remuneration with access to not-for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per FBT year.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to our scholarship program.
- Rewarding role working for a highly respected Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation which is a leader in the aged care sector.
- Flexible Working Arrangements to support your work life balance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, discounted private health, plus ongoing health and wellbeing activities

**How to apply**
Please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for this position and how you meet the selection criteria through Seek by **9.00am Monday 26th August 2024,**

For further information about this role please contact George Wilson, Regional Operational Services Manager on 0419 373 826.