Lifestyle Assistant (Cert III individual support required)

Bolton Clarke; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group is seeking a Lifestyle Assistant to support Diversional Therapists and Residential Managers in delivering tailored leisure and lifestyle programs for residents. You will assess individual needs, collaborate with staff and volunteers, and help develop care plans that enhance well-being.

Your role includes evaluating outcomes and supporting accreditation efforts. Located in Bowen, Whitsundays region, the role offers job stability in a not-for-profit aged care setting with

Qualifications

• Diploma preferred; Lifestyle Management, Gerontology, Social Work is preferred.
• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy is preferred.
• Knowledge of WHS practices and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, customer experience, planning and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse individual resident needs and tailor leisure and lifestyle activities.
• Collaborate to tailor therapeutic activities with nurses and managers.
• Evaluate effectiveness of plans and identify improvements.
• Support accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Experience

Planning & Prioritisation

WHS Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Care Planning

Person-Centered Care

Needs Assessment

Program Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma preferred

Certificate III in Leisure & Lifestyle

Related discipline/experience considered

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 include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:

• 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 the coastal town of Bowen in the Whitsundays, Bolton Clarke's Cunningham Villas community provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, tropical residential environment. is an exceptional aged care environment that truly supports the health an

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.