Description:
Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
About the Home
Holly Aged Care is conveniently located close to the southern end of the Southern Expressway, with the Onkaparinga River National Park close by. Our home is situated on the bus route to Colonnades Shopping Centre less than five kilometres away and connected by other transport routes to the wider metropolitan area.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Lifestyle Services Assistant to join our team on a Casual basis .
As an integral member of our team, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to residents in meeting their individual lifestyle goals, needs and choices to enhance their overall quality of life!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design, delivery and monitoring of group and individual recreational activities
- Coordinate activities and therapies as directed by the Lifestyle Coordinator.
- Ensure that all recreational activities and therapies comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards.
- Assist with maintaining documentation of activities and therapies according to Aged Care legislation requirements, including individual resident activity profiles.
- Facilitate community engagement opportunities
About You
- Highly organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite
- Highly motivated and able to take initiative
- Availability and reliability to commit to required shifts
- Ability to take initiative, innovate, and coordinate creative and engaging programs
- Certificate III in Aged Care/ individual Support or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Minimum 6 months’ experience as a Lifestyle Services Assistant within Aged Care or Community Services preferable
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Complete a NDIS workers check/ Police Clearance
- Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain during flu season)
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and all levels of staff
- Strong passion for working with the elderly and dedication to professional growth
Our Benefits:
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
- Private health insurance discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Free annual flu shots
Apply now
Come and work for an organisation committed to resident respect and dignity, where you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.