Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

Job summary

Support residents in participating in activities tailored to their individual needs and care plans to promote a healthy lifestyle. Organize specific routines for people living with dementia to maintain independence and manage challenging behaviors.

Job details

Mulgrave, VIC, Australia, 3170 Casual View favourites Join the team at VMCH and take part in delivering the highest quality of care to our residents. Casual position based at VMCH - Mulgrave Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits About The Role We are looking for experienced enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to support residents to participate in activities in line with their individual needs and care plan. Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be: Work with the resident to identify strategies and opportunities that maximise engagement and promote healthy lifestyle practices. Organise activities for people living with dementia, which aim to maintain independence, using familiar routines and existing skills and promote healthy lifestyle practices and existing skills. Use appropriate methods to assess resident’s leisure and health needs according to specific purpose and under the guidance of an experienced worker. Collect and review relevant information to establish the needs of residents, based on the leisure and recreation or relevant assessment. Develop strategies to deal with challenging behaviour and to maximise resident participation in activities and evaluate effectiveness of strategies as indicated by the response. About You You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need: Previous Experience (2 + years) in a similar role Certificate III in Leisure and Health or equivalent Current First Aid Certificate Previous experience working in an aged care facility Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-motivated, work without supervision and promote a positive lifestyle environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines Able to work a variety of days as a casual Why VMCH? Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with: A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance. Discounted private health insurance, school holiday care support. A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. About Us Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and NDIS Worker Screening Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

What you’ll do

Support residents in participating in activities tailored to their individual needs and care plans to promote a healthy lifestyle. Organize specific routines for people living with dementia to maintain independence and manage challenging behaviors.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience in a similar aged care role and a Certificate III in Leisure and Health or equivalent. Must possess a current First Aid Certificate and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging • Professional Development • Career Progression • Flexible And Family-friendly Work Culture • Wellbeing Initiatives • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Discounted Private Health Insurance • School Holiday Care Support

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Activity Planning
• Dementia Care
• Resident Assessment
• Behavior Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Prioritization
• Organizational Skills
• Aged Care Support
• First Aid
• Lifestyle Promotion

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Administrative