Lifestyle Assistant

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Livingstone Shire; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Career progression opportunities

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Glendale in Townsville seeks a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant to support Diversional Therapists in delivering tailored leisure and lifestyle programs. You will support residents by assessing needs, planning activities, and working with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing.

Join a not-for-profit aged care provider committed to high standards, accreditation, and exceptional customer service while offering work-life balance and career development opportunities in a Townsville

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in relevant field preferred.
• Experience tailoring leisure and lifestyle programs in aged care preferred.
• Certificate III in Leisure & Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs and tailor leisure plans.
• Collaborate with Diversional Therapist or Residential Manager to tailor activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement innovative leisure and lifestyle programs in line with standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer experience

Planning & prioritisation

Care planning

Person-centered practice

Customer needs assessment

Program management

WHS knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma in Lifestyle Management

Diploma in Gerontology

Diploma in Social Work

Certificate III in Leisure & Lifestyle (Diversional Therapy)

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

As the Lifestyle Assistant, you will assist Diversional Therapist or Residential Manager in implementing Leisure and Lifestyle Programs. You will evaluate individual resident’s needs, collaborate with volunteers, tailor personal care plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of those plans to deliver exceptional customer service. You will contribute to the organisation's pursuit of accreditation for the Leisure and Lifestyle Program and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyses individual needs and interests, provides tailored support and stimulates personal growth in the areas of psychology, social interaction, emotions, spirituality, cognition, and physical well-being.
• Collaborates with the Diversional Therapist or Residential Manager to tailor therapeutic activities to meet residents' individual needs and preferences, in consultation with the Registered Nurse or other relevant staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of individual plans and activities and identifies areas for improvement.
• Participates in the development and implementation of innovative leisure and lifestyle program and ensures compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

About You

• Diploma preferred; Lifestyle Management, Gerontology, Social Work is preferred.
• Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
• Minimal experience as a Lifestyle assistant tailoring leisure and lifestyle programs in aged care services is preferred.
• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy is preferred.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) Practices and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficient in Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Care Planning, Person Centered Practice, Customer Needs Assessment and Program Management skills.
• Excellent Communication, Customer Experience, Planning and Prioritisation skills.

About this location

Located in Townsville, our Bolton Clarke Glendale facility is home to a close-knit community of residents. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, Glendale is an exceptional aged care environment that tru

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

Contact

If you have any further queries, please contact ([e-mail])

We invite you to be part of a welcoming, dedicated and diverse team, and make a big difference to the lives of older Australians.