Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Community (Koroit)

Moyne Health Services; Port Fairy; 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 up to 34 hours per week. The role supports the group coordinator to deliver an activities program designed with clients attending the groups and various activities.

Programs may be delivered on site or in community settings, including transporting clients to the centre and activities.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health or equivalent (or working towards)
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care wellness and reablement approaches, care planning and goal setting

Responsibilities

• Support group coordinator to deliver activities program designed 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
• Provide inclusive and welcoming environment for clients with varying abilities during activities

Skills

Wellness & reablement knowledge

Care planning & goal setting

Communication skills

Computer literacy

My Aged Care / MAC / NDIS knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Health

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 program designed 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.

Notice of Collection

As part of our recruitment process, Moyne Health Services collects personal information about you including your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other information provided in your resume or application. This information is collected for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the advertised role and other employment opportunities within our organisation. Your information may be shared with members of our People & Culture team, relevant hiring managers, and third-party service providers assisting with recruitment. We will store your information securely and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. By submitting your application, you consent to us collecting and handling your personal information as described above.

Our Purpose

Best Care – Every person, every time

Our Values

Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (C.A.R.E.)