Day Club Assistant

Jobs; Perth; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging up to $18,550

School holidays childcare assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amana Living in Perth (WA) is seeking a Day Club Assistant to support small group activities and provide personal care to clients in our Day Clubs north of the river. The position is casual, with availability Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm.

You will drive a club van, assist with mobility and personal care, and collaborate with staff to deliver engaging activities while maintaining respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Evidence of current flu vaccination as per Amana Living policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance within 6 months.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks.
• Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing.
• Experience working with people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties with management, staff, residents and families, visiting health professionals and other persons in the work environment.
• Support the maintenance or restoration of client independence.
• Drive a day club van to collect clients and take them on outings in the community.
• Assist with personal hygiene including dental hygiene, laundering, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence needs.
• Provide care as documented in care plans regarding medication, nutrition, mobility, social and personal care.
• Plan programs and collaborate with colleagues to present activities.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with all staff and colleagues.
• Attend compulsory training sessions and meetings as required by Coordinator.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Dementia care experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing

Job description

The Position

The Day Club Assistant provides small group activities implementation and facilitation along with the provision of personal support and care to Club Clients.

This position is offered on a casual basis working in our Day Clubs North of the river. We are looking for a Day Club Assistant that will be available from Monday to Friday between the times of 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform all duties and interactions with management, staff, residents and their families, visiting health professionals and any other person in the work environment
• Support the maintenance or restoration of the client’s independence
• Drive a day club van to collect clients from their residence and back, outings in the community
• Assists the client with maintaining personal hygiene including dental hygiene, laundering personal items, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence hygiene needs
• Provides appropriate support as documented in specific care plans in regard to medication, nutrition, mobility, social and behavioural and personal care
• Plans programs and collaborates with colleagues to present activities
• Maintains open and respectful communication in the workplace with all other staff and colleagues
• Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings as required by Coordinator

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccination per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as required
• Willingness to attend 1 day paid induction at our Rivervale Training Institute
• Valid ‘C’ Class Driver’s License and personal vehicle - No restrictions
• Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing
• Experience working with people with dementia

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!