Meaningful Life Partner

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350 Stawell, VIC, AU, 3380 Horsham, VIC, AU, 3400 Dimboola, VIC, AU, 3414 Edenhope, VIC, AU, 3318

**$28.84 - $31.65 per hour + salary packaging | Meaningful Life Partner - Ballarat**

Previously called leisure and lifestyle

**Multiple part time positions available | Permanent opportunities**

As permanent work hours become available, we would like to offer you the opportunity to formally express your interest in acquiring additional hours. Kindly provide specific details regarding your preferred Care Community for these additional hours and the number of hours you wish to be considered for.

**About the role**
An exciting opportunity is available to be a part of Ballarat’s residential aged care homes new Meaningful Life Model of Care. The Meaningful Life Partner is responsible for the implementation of meaningful engagement that gives daily purpose to our individual residents, bringing joy to all that we care for. This will be delivered through meaningful activities and purposeful engagement that supports a holistic wellbeing.

The position encompasses all 9 residential aged care homes. Including Jack Lonsdale Lodge, James Thomas Court, Eureka Village Hostel, Geoffrey Cutter Centre, WB Messer, PS Hobson, Hailey House, Talbot Place and Bill Crawford Lodge.

Upon successful selection, you will be assigned to the residential aged care home with available vacancies.

Please express any preferences regarding the specific residential aged care home where you would prefer to work in the selection criteria.

**Key Responsibilities**

Implement meaningful engagement, across the care community, that include activities that reflect a person-centred model of care, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards
. To deliver meaningful activities and person-centred engagement, that meets residents’ goals, needs and preferences
. Be responsible with the direction of the Meaningful Life Coordinator, to complete, all meaningful life residents’ assessments, care plans, resident iCare profiles and documentation
. Provide support to other team members, volunteers and students in the care community
. Ability to manage time effectively whilst following daily schedule, including the setting-up and cleaning up after activities
. Attend regular meaningful life team meetings and care community meetings as directed by the coordinator
. Advise coordinator and assist with organising resources required to support the meaningful life program

**Skills and experience**

Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain
. A Qualification in dementia care is desirable
. Demonstrate an understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards
. Excellent communication skill with the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, with strong computer and customer service skills
. Experience with the Aged Care software program iCare is desirabl
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**Interested?**

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to discounted health club membershi
- p Staff rewards and recognition program
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**Further Information**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.