Lifestyle Assistant
Job No:
S3607
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Community Aged & Disability - Killara Place Respite Centre, QLD
About the Position
Our Brisbane South Community Aged & Disability team are key in providing care and support to a range of clients throughout the region. Our Killara Place Day Respite Centre in Cleveland supports carers by offering short-term professional centre based day care for the aged and people with a disability. Killara enables carers to take a break and recharge their batteries with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their loved ones are receiving professional care in safe and friendly surrounds. Our respite programs (including programs specifically for men) focus on building bonds and friendships and provide a range of stimulating activities that keep body and mind active. Day care programs are also available for clients without carers.
We currently have an opportunity for a part time Lifestyle Assistant to join us, for a minimum of 10 hours per week. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, the Lifestyle Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable clients to participate in a variety of experiences to improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual.
About You
An experienced Aged Care or Disability Services professional, you will bring the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Proven background in planning, conducting and evaluating activity and diversional therapy programs
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, management and clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Commitment to ongoing quality improvement and professional development of the service and yourself
- Dedication to working within the Aged Care, Community and Disability sectors to improve and enhance the lives of clients
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and to manage your own workload
To be successful in this position you will have:
- A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent)
- Valid Blue Card (Working with Children) with Yellow Card exemption
- A current National Police Certificate
- Queensland Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
- Capability to meet the physical requirements of the role
JOB NUMBER S3607
For further information please contact
Josephine Caccioppoli on 07 3488 8427
Applications close Friday 21st September 2018
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.