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.
- Supportive & Inclusive team environment
- Above Award Wages + 10.5% Super + Shift Allowances + Not for profit tax benefits
- Dependable management to support your career growth

Pacific Lodge is a modern 50 bed Aged Care Centre. Located in Collaroy, just minutes from one of Sydney’s best best beaches,, the facility sits harmoniously within a bushland setting. Our staff and chaplains go beyond the clinical to cater for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our residents.

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 a permanent part time role, averaging 10 hours, weekends only.

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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- National NDIS Workers Screening Check

**BENEFITS**:
- Lifestyle Employees at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy:

- Above Award wages
- Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Up to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
- 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, including access to Fitness Passport
- 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

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._
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_