Lifestyle Assistant

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Novated lease

Health insurance discounts

Discounts app

Referral program

Wellbeing program

Annual People Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland invites applications for a Lifestyle Assistant to support planning, execution and evaluation of activities that enhance residents’ quality of life. You will tailor programs to meet physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs within a Kind, caring team.

The role requires experience in activity programs, strong teamwork, and ongoing professional development in aged care. A valid Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, First Aid/CPR, police/NDIS checks, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting activity programs and diversional therapy.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Commitment to upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Experience in care of the elderly or interest in aged care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of lifestyle activities.
• Support residents to participate in a variety of experiences to improve quality of life.

Skills

Activity programs

Team communication

Lifelong learning

Elder care experience

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

First Aid & CPR

National Police Certificate / NDIS Clearance

Driver Licence & own vehicle

DTA Australia associate membership

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Lifestyle Assistantto join our team.

The overall purpose of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable residents to participate in a variety of experiences which improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual within Anglicare.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Experience in conducting activity programs, diversional therapy and recreations
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuously upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Experience in care of the elderly or evidence of interest in working within aged care.
• Experience within a community services, not for profit or similar organisation.

Mandatory qualifications/requirements

• A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• A current National Police Certificate OR NDIS Clearance/Yellow Card
• Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
• Associate membership of Diversional Therapy Association of Australia

Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protect