Description:
Hiring Hiring -Lifestyle Assistant/Social Support- Group Based Activities
About Olivet Care
Olivet Care provides a variety of aged care services and programs for every stage of the ageing journey. We are a values-based organization that is founded on a Christian ethos of caring for those in need and has been serving the community for more than 70 years. Our services include Day Programs, Residential Aged Care, Home Care Services, Residential Respite Care, and Dementia & Memory Support. Independent Living Units are also established on site. We offer a supportive work environment and work as a team to create positive outcomes for our clients and staff.
About the opportunity
Olive Grove House is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Lifestyle Assistant to be part of its very successful Day Centre program on a
permanent part-time (
Mondays and Thursdays ). As part of the Olive Grove House team, you are responsible for the planning and delivery of social and recreational programs to support older clients living in the community to maintain and enhance their social connectedness and independence.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Partner with clients to encourage client directed decision making to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate group activities, encourage appropriate participation of all clients.
- Work within the guidelines outlined in the Accreditation Standards (ACQSC) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Ensure programs and activities are culturally relevant to people from the CALD community.
- Assist with client transport, arranging client meals, undertaking ordering, and purchasing of supplies for the client activities.
- Drive 12-seater vehicle to pick up/ drop off clients attending programs and during outings, facilitate special activities, outings and events from time to time.
- Assist clients with personal care needs.
- Applying 'Person Centered Care' approach to implementing and contributing to individualized Care Plans in consultation with of clients’ family member.
- Reporting all maintenance and safety issues.
- Assist and maintain a clean, safe environment for guests and staff.
About you:
- Certificate III in Aged Care is essential
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or working towards
- Current Driver License and willingness to drive 12-seater vehicle, is essential
- Basic computer skills
Key Requirements:
- Certificate III in Aged Care is essential.
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or working towards.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Lifestyle role either within a residential or community setting.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Documentation: client files, progress notes and updating care plans.
- Current Driver License (Car) and willingness to drive 12-seater vehicle, essential.
- Current First Aid certificate (with CPR) or willing to obtain.
- Current NDIS Screening Check or willing to obtain.
- Three doses of Covid 19 Vaccination.
Why choosing Olivet Care
- Above Award Hourly Rate
- Not for profit organization with salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment Card up to $2,650 per annum.
- On site Car parking
- Supportive and caring team providing exceptional care.
- A client focused organization based on Christian ethos.
- Comprehensive onboarding provided.
- Free Uniform and training
- EAP
- Onsite & Online career development and programs
To Apply: Please click "
Apply " or submit via
email your resume and a brief cover letter which details your experience in line with the requirements listed above. Only short listed will be contacted
Email:
monica.thanneeru@olivet.com.au Ref: Lifestyle-Day Centre.
For further information or to obtain a position description please contact Noelene Huxtable 9131 5500 or via email
n.huxtable@olivet.com.au