Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Community

Moyne Health Services; Koroit; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Moyne Health Services is seeking a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to support the group coordinator in delivering an activities program designed with clients attending groups and activities.

Programs may be delivered on site or in community settings, with transport to the centre and activities as part of the role. The role recognises clients of varying abilities and requires appropriate support to ensure an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wellness and reablement approaches to aged care, goal setting and care planning.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of accreditation standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities program on site or in community settings.
• Transport clients to the centre and activities as required.
• Provide inclusive and welcoming environment for clients of varying abilities.

Skills

Wellness & reablement knowledge

Communication skills

Accreditation knowledge

MAC/CHSP/NDIS knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health/equivalent

Job description

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

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