Lifestyle Assistant

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Lifestyle Assistant to join our team across Mercy Place Keon Park (Reservoir) and Mercy Place Templestowe. You will support the planning and delivery of wellbeing activities for residents, working with a dedicated team to enhance resident quality of life.

The role involves coordinating recreational programs, assisting the Lifestyle Coordinator with onboarding, and documenting_progress to meet care standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible, to adapt well to change and be able to adeptly problem solve.
• Preferable memory support unit experience and understanding of the lifestyle needs of residents who are cognitively impaired.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective resident emotional and spiritual care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of recreational and social programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing.
• Support the Lifestyle Coordinator with program planning and orientation of new team members.
• Work individually with residents in line with their lifestyle plans and document progress accurately.
• Ensure programs meet residents’ needs and accreditation standards.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and encourage community involvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of cognitive, social and spiritual needs of residents and their families.

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Mercy Place Keon Park (Reservoir) and Mercy Place Templestowe

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Contact: Robert Gvojic || [e-mail]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

As the Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team and play a pivotal part in the planning and implementing of wellbeing activities for residents. This role offers the opportunity to work across Mercy Place Keon Park (Reservoir) and Mercy Place Templestowe based on operational requirements.

• Assist with the delivery of recreational and social programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing.
• Support the Lifestyle Coordinator with program planning and orientation of new team members.
• Work individually with residents in line with their lifestyle plans and document progress accurately.
• Ensure programs meet residents’ needs and accreditation standards.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and encourage community involvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of cognitive, social and spiritual needs of residents and their families.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible, to adapt well to change and be able to adeptly problem solve.
• Preferable memory support unit experience and understanding of the lifestyle needs of residents who are cognitively impaired.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective resident emotional and spiritual care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Current police check
• Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role?

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.