Activities Worker

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Kalkee is seeking a dedicated Activities Worker on a part-time basis, working Wednesdays and Fridays from 08:30 to 16:30. You will support clients to participate in social programs that align with their goals and preferences, delivering centre-based, virtual, and home/community activities.

You will liaise with the Centre Coordinator and Team Leader to ensure assessments and service plans are up to date, promoting wellbeing and meaningful engagement for older adults in our

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities for older adults in care settings.
• Person-centred approach to activities and engagement.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed.
• Commitment to safety and client wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in quality activities to enhance client wellbeing.
• Deliver centre-based, virtual and home/community activities aligned with client goals.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to clients and families.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise.

Skills

Active listening

Customer service

Social engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell Kalkee?

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking


• Above award hourly rates


• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually


• Annual Leave loading


• Career pathways, education and training opportunities


• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff


• Enhanced Parental Leave options


• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)


• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Activities Worker to join our team on a Part time basis working Wednesday and Friday each week (08:30am to 16:30pm).

The Activities Worker will assist clients to participate in social support programs that are reflective of the goals and priorities of the clients, meeting their care needs. Social support programs aim to allow our clients to remain engaged with their communities through a range of service options that are delivered in line with client preferences.

Social support programs are offered through Centre based individual and group programs that are respectful and reflective of the goals and priorities of the clients, as well as through the use of virtual platforms and 1:1 home and community support.

The Activities Worker will liaise with the Centre Coordinator, Team Leader and/or Operations Manager to determine the strengths, skills, interests and care needs of clients and ensure all clients have an up to date assessment and service plan to support their participation in the program.

In this role, you will:

• Promote and participate in quality activities that enhance the well-being of our clients


• provide clients with specific activities reflective of their goals and priorities, through centre based activities, virtual platforms and 1:1 social support that may occur in the home or in the community


• provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends


• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise

You will play an active role with the UA team, participating in building a community based culture that fosters a spirit of the BEST way of life, supporting our people to be their best, give their best and help our community to live their best!

About You:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Are passionate about older people remaining active and continuing to live independently


• Have a person centred approach to providing activities


• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions


• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card


• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations


• Australian working rights


• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Please find a copy of the Position Description here: Activities Worker PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!