Leisure And Lifestyle Assistant

Description:

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Mount Pleasant District Hospital – Aged Care
• Salary: WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (Pro-rata)
• Permanent Part-time position working 15.2 hours per week, over a 7 day roster

Overview

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant works under the direction of the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver activities of a recreational and therapeutic leisure and lifestyle program aimed at enhancing the quality of life of the residents.

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant will promote resident’s independence by facilitating their involvement in programs designed to maximise their potential. The activities will comprise of social and diversional group activities, individual stimulation, and emotional support appropriate for a range of cognitive and physical abilities.

This role is intended for a Direct Care Worker who holds interest in leisure and lifestyle as a portfolio, and who will undertake this role combined with direct care duties, under the supervision and direction of the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator.

For qualifications see role description.

Benefits of Joining us

Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 887749

Enquiries

Name: Kelly Mills

Title: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone: 08 8568 0000

E-mail: Kelly.Mills@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

9 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

887749 - Role Description WHA4 Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Mt Pleasant.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.