About Us:At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing,choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easyaccess to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range ofservices in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,500staff and 600volunteer staff arecommitted to high quality services and care.Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Supportand Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion,and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. Moreinformation can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.orgWhy choose Uniting AgeWell - Andrew Kerr Care?Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parkingAbove awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsLocation options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role:Our dedicated Andrew Kerr Care facilityis looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Assistant to join the team. Supporting our Lifestyle Coordinator, the Lifestyle Assistant will help with the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs to enhance and support the individual needs of residents.As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will promote and assist our residents participate in meaningful activities whilst maintaining friendly and supportive professional relationships. You will be making a profound difference in the lives our residents, enabling them to live their BEST life.You will be responsible for:Participating in the development and delivery of lifestyle programs to our residents, ensuringresidents are able to participate and enjoy the programsAssist with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interestsprovide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friendsAbout you:You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.This is the place for you if you:Certificate III in Aged CareCertificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure (desirable)Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable)Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their familiesAre known for your caring and compassionate natureExperience as a Personal Care Worker in Aged Care highly regardedThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsA current Working withVulnerable People cardHave Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearanceThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe,Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care:A current Working With Children Check cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearanceMake a positive difference in your community – apply now!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.You can access the position description here:Lifestyle Assistant PD.pdfFor more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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