Lifestyle Assistant

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Onsite - Mercy Place Fernhill (Sandringham)

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, NDIS clearance, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Sue Brack ); Nikki Oclarit )

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

Mercy Place Fernhill s a 120-bed facility located in Sandringham. Our home is close to the Sandringham shopping area and the many attractions of the Bayside area.

About the opportunity

• Develop and implement individual and group activity programs.

• Encourage resident participation based on interests and abilities.

• Assist with outings, events, and special celebrations.

• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and feedback.

• Collaborate with care staff and families to tailor activities.

• Monitor and report changes in residents' behavior or mood.

What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Creativity in planning meaningful activities.

• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Understanding of dementia and other age-related conditions.

• Basic computer and documentation skills.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure

• A current Police Record Check

• First Aid & CPR certificate

• NDIS Clerance

• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.