Lifestyle Assistant
Job No:
S3439
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Community Aged & Disability - Southport Respite Centre, QLD
About the Position
Our South Coast Community Aged & Disability team are key in providing care and support to a range of clients throughout the region, including the Southport Respite Centre, which provides facilities for aged clients and clients with a disability to attend activities in a safe and controlled environment. The program also provides the opportunity for carers to have a break knowing that their loved one is well supported.
We have an opportunity for a casual Lifestyle Assistant to join us - covering both planned and unscheduled leave - providing support for activities both indoors and outdoors. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, the Lifestyle Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable clients to participate in a variety of experiences to improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual.
About You
An experienced Aged Care or Disability Services professional, you will bring the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Proven background in planning, conducting and evaluating activity and diversional therapy programs
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, management and clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Commitment to ongoing quality improvement and professional development of the service and yourself
- Dedication to working within the Aged Care, Community and Disability sectors to improve and enhance the lives of clients
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and to manage your own workload
To be successful in this position you will have:
- A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent)
- Valid Blue Card (Working with Children) with Yellow Card exemption
- A current National Police Certificate
- First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Queensland Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
- Capability to meet the physical requirements of the role
JOB NUMBER S3439
For further information please contact
Noela Jamesion on 0402 185 362
Applications close Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.