$25-35 per hour based on experience
- Access to salary packaging
- Supportive team and great work-life balance
**About Us**
Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest nursing recruitment agency and therefore we are able to offer you the best opportunities across Australia. We specialise in the sourcing and placement of health professionals in permanent roles in all the major cities across Australia.
**The Opportunity**
Reporting to the Facility Manager, your role will involve leading a team of Lifestyle Assistants to ensure that Aged Care residents are given every opportunity to enjoy life. In this rewarding role, you will not only ensure that programs are implemented in a coordinated manner but you will bring a positive energy to the role that is infectious throughout.
What's on offer:
- Full-time role (Mon-Fri)
- Work for a not-for-profit provider (salary packaging available)
- Opportunity for career progression, training & education
- Be a part of a values focused organisation
- Work with an existing team of passionate lifestyle assistants
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and implementation of evidence-based group and individualised programs to enhance residents overall wellbeing
- Assessment, review and ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of lifestyle programs to ensure they are meeting residents individual needs
- Engagement with residents, their families, carers and other support personnel to develop strong and meaningful relationships
- Contribution to a strong community through maintaining high levels of emotional support and positivity.
- Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure OR similar qualification OR industry experience
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Working with Children Check (VIC)
- Full Australian working rights
- Willingness to obtain yearly flu vaccination (provided)
- Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process
- Preparation advice regarding resume, cover letter, and interview success
- Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
- Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process
- Feedback requested and provided at all stages
- Continued communication and support after employment has commenced