Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Community

Moyne Health Services; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Moyne Health Services invites applications for a part-time Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to join the Koroit Social Support Group. The role supports the group coordinator to deliver engaging activities on-site or in community settings, including transporting clients to sessions.

Applicants should have a Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health or be working towards it, with knowledge of aged care, accreditation standards, and programs like MAC/CHSP/HACC/NDIS.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health or working towards.
• Knowledge of wellness and reablement in aged care with goal setting and care planning.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards, quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of MAC, CHSP, HACC, SAH, NDIS and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities programs in partnership with clients and group coordinator.
• Assist with transport of clients to the centre and activities.
• Deliver inclusive and welcoming activities for clients of varying abilities.
• Support the group and participate in on-site or community-based sessions.

Skills

Wellness & reablement

Accreditation standards

MAC/CHSP/HACC/NDIS

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Care planning

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health/equivalent

Job description

Moyne Health Services invites applications from suitably qualified Leisure & Lifestyle Assistants to join our Koroit Social Support Group on a part time basis (up to 34 hours per week).

About the Role

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant role supports the group coordinator to deliver an activities programdesigned in partnership with clients attending the groups and various activities.

Programs may be delivered on site or in community settings. Transporting clients to the centre and various activities are an important part of the role.

During these activities it is recognised that clients of varying abilities may be participating and varying levels of support may be required to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health/equivalent or working towards

Key Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge of the wellness and reablement approach to aged care with regard to goal setting and care planning.
• Knowledge of issues relating to frail / aged, people with disabilities and their carers
• Understanding of Accreditation Standards, quality systems and continuous improvement models
• Working knowledge of My Aged Care (MAC), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care program (HACC), Support at Home Program (SAH), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

About MHS

Moyne Health Services is a public, not for profit, integrated healthcare service that helps meet community healthcare needs in Port Fairy and surrounding districts in the Moyne Shire. Employing more than 200 people, MHS operates a 12 bed acute hospital, 2 Aged Care Residences with a total of 82 beds, primary and community care services, social support group programs and Allied Health Services.

MHS is committed to child safety and wellbeing, and the promotion and protection of children's rights by the organisation and its leadership.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for any of our advertised roles.

Our Purpose:

Best Care – Every person, every time

Our Values:

Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

(C.A.R.E.)