Senior Living Activities & Wellbeing Facilitator

Yarrawonga Health; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Yarrawonga Health is seeking a Casual Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents in our Residential Aged Care service in Yarrawonga. You will collaborate with residents, families and the care team to promote independence, connection and quality of life.

Reporting to the Lifestyle Coordinator, you will support meaningful activities, help with transfers during activities and document participation and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure) or working towards.
• Health Care Worker (Aged Care) certificate.
• Current Level 2 First Aid certificate.
• Experience working in aged care.
• Recent experience as a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant.
• Demonstrated organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of Manual Handling, OH&S and Infection Control principles.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate engaging lifestyle and recreational activities for residents.
• Support residents to participate in social, cultural, religious and community activities.
• Assist residents with transfers, feeding and toileting as required during activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and document resident participation and outcomes.
• Work with volunteers, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, resident-centred environment.
• Promote innovation and creativity in lifestyle programs and activities.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Activity facilitation

Resident-centred care

Education

Certificate III/IV in Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure)

Health Care Worker (Aged Care) certificate

First Aid Level 2

Job description

Yarrawonga Health is seeking a Casual Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents in our Residential Aged Care service in Yarrawonga. You will collaborate with residents, families and the care team to promote independence, connection and quality of life.

Reporting to the Lifestyle Coordinator, you will support meaningful activities, help with transfers during activities and document participation and outcomes.