Lifestyle Officer, Aged Care

Barwon-Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Five weeks leave (pro-rata)

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support resident-focused lifestyle and wellbeing activities. The role aims to reduce loneliness and promote ongoing participation in community life within the residential setting.

You will design and deliver activities reflecting residents' interests, work with staff and volunteers, and ensure accurate resident records and care plans.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30212); or, Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415); or an equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation, recognised by Barwon Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian Aged Care system and contemporary dementia care practices.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver diverse, innovative and individualised lifestyle and wellbeing activities that reflect residents' interests, preferences and abilities.
• Promote meaningful participation, reduce loneliness and boredom, and support residents to maintain social connections and engage in everyday community life.
• Support inclusive, culturally responsive and rights-based activities, including purposeful daily activities, community engagement and regular outings.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to enhance lifestyle programs, match volunteers to residents' interests, and maintain accurate resident profiles, assessments and care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30212)

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415)

Equivalent qualification (RTO)

Job description

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Job Category - Nursing Assistants - Nursing Assistants - Qualified

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Permanent part-time role | 48 hours per fortnight | five weeks leave(pro-rata) & salary packaging opportunity

About the role

To support the delivery of meaningful, resident-focused lifestyle and wellbeing activities and programs that reflects what residents want to do, reduce loneliness, and support ongoing participation in everyday community life both within and beyond the residential setting.

Key responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver diverse, innovative and individualised lifestyle and wellbeing activities that reflect residents' interests, preferences and abilities.
• Promote meaningful participation, reduce loneliness and boredom, and support residents to maintain social connections and engage in everyday community life.
• Support inclusive, culturally responsive and rights-based activities, including purposeful daily activities, community engagement and regular outings.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to enhance lifestyle programs, match volunteers to residents' interests, and maintain accurate resident profiles, assessments and care plans.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30212); or, (ii) Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415); or (iii) An equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation, recognised by Barwon Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian Aged Care system and contemporary dementia care practices.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Tracey Michalczak
Email: [e-mail]

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.