Care and Support Partner (Lifestyle activities)

Peninsula Village; Gosford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Peninsula Villages is seeking a Care and Support Partner (Lifestyle activities) to build strong relationships with residents and their families in our Central Coast aged care facility. The role supports Consumer Directed Care and ICCARE Values, helping residents stay engaged and active.

The ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Individual Support, is willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, and has First Aid. Aged care experience and WHS knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support is required.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience creating activity programs.
• Understanding of WHS and infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with residents and families.
• Uphold the ICCARE Values and Consumer Directed Care model.
• Enable residents to be the decision makers in their daily lives.
• Create meaningful and purposeful engagement programs for residents.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Dementia care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Care and Support Partner (Lifestyle activities)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated Care Support Partners with a passion for aged care and the desire to make a real difference in our residents’ lives.

Supportive team environment in an industry leading facility

Ongoing education at our Learning & Development Centre.

Immediate start.

About Us

We are a well-established and respected aged care facility on the Central Coast. We are part of a consolidated PACE group of not-for-profit retirement villages. We are proactive with a modernModel of Care, that is committed to deliveringConsumer Directed Careand creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, and receive the highest level of care possible.

About the role

Reporting to the Lifestyle and Community Events Manager, you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and their families.

You will uphold the dignity and respect of our Residents in accordance with the ICCARE Values Statement and The Aged Care Quality Standards. You will enable the residents to be the decision makers in their daily lives.

We have casual and part time opportunities available.

About You

Certificate III in Individual Support is required

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or willingness to obtain. Peninsula Villages will fund the course and facilitate work placement.

First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to engage and align with Peninsula Village ICCARE Values and the Consumer Directed Care model.

You possess exceptional communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrable experience creating activity programs

You genuinely enjoy supporting elderly people and want to make a difference to their lives.

You can demonstrate sound administrative and computer skills.

You possess an understanding of WHS and infection control principles.

You can work independently and in a team environment.

Experience creating meaningful and purposeful engagement programs for residents living with dementia would be highly regarded.

This is a physical role and physical capabilities are required to meet the job demands.

Why join Peninsula Village?

We employ over 400 staff members and support over 300 residents across three aged care residential facilities and four Independent Living Villages.

As an industry leading provider, we are proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice.

We actively support the development of our staff through training opportunities, Clinical Nurse Educators onsite.

We will be interviewing as we receive suitable applications. If you are passionate about this opportunity and want to contribute to making a difference in older Australians’ lives

Only successful applicants will be notified.

Offers of employment will be subject to police certificate requirements in accordance with Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers and a functional assessment.

Please note to apply for this position you must have permanent work rights.

Peninsula Villages is an equal opportunity employer.