Lifestyle Assistant

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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.
Seeking an experienced and passionate Lifestyle Assistant with a background in aged care that is committed to best care outcomes for our residents.

We are currently seeking a bright, happy, kind and enthusiastic person to join our team in the role of Lifestyle Assistant on a casual basis at our Linsell Lodge Aged Care Centre in Angle Park SA.
- Be part of a culture that makes a daily difference in people's lives
- Grow your career
- Variety of shifts available

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of recreational programs for our 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.
- Facilitate resident involvement and engagement in the planning of programs
- Assist in designing activities with consideration of the residents culture, history, likes and preferences
- Motivate and encourage resident involvement in the advertised program
- Continuously assess the recreational needs of residents.
- Assist residents with their recreational needs in a way that respects their dignity and privacy. Actively monitor and record changes in residents care plans.
- Maintain regular contact with care team and communicate with other staff.
- Maintain professional standards in all interactions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Demonstrated experience working with the aged and an understanding of aged related conditions
- Experience of and a desire to work with people living with dementia
- Proven ability to monitor and review recreational needs of aged residents to develop suitable, innovative activities and programs
- Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Cert IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
- Empathetic approach, enthusiasm and patience - ability to use initiative to create positive experiences for residents
- Able to communicate well 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
- Computer literate and experienced using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel etc.)

WE OFFER:

- 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
- 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_