Meaningful Life Partner

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Grampians Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Health and Allied Health, Other

Reference: 18040

**Meaningful Life Partner**
**$28.28 - $31.02**

**Part time positions available**
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**About the role**

An exciting opportunity is available to be a part of our care communities new Meaningful Life Model of Care in Ballarat or Edenhope.

The 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.

**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.
- Build connections and partnerships within the care community and the wider community.
- Assist, provide and support residents to attend regular scheduled bus outing and to connect with the community.
- Assist residents and relatives with technology to facilitate communication via scheduled video calls and phone calls.
- Respond in a timely manner to any complaints or concerns raised.
- Review, document and respond appropriately to potential risks, incidents and near misses.
- Maintain equipment used in the leisure and lifestyle programs and report any maintenance or damage to team leader/manager.

**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 desirable
- Victorian Driver’s Licence

**Grampians Health 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 opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**About Grampians Health**
- Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.
- This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.
- A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.
- Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

**How to apply**

Click **APPLY** or contact Amy Cowell, Meaningful Life Manager, on 03 5362 3438 for a confidential discussion.

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._