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$28.28 - $31.02 per hour + salary packaging | Permanent Part time positions available
Previously called leisure and lifestyle
About The Role
An exciting opportunity is available to be a part of Macpherson Smith Residential aged care home in the new Meaningful Life Model of Care.
The Meaningful Life Partner is responsible for the implementation of meaningful engagement that gives daily purpose to our individual residents, bringing joy to all that we care for. This will be delivered through meaningful activities and purposeful engagement that supports a holistic wellbeing.
With 36 beds, Macpherson Smith is large enough to have a wealth of resources to support residents’ health needs, but small enough to provide a personal touch.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement meaningful engagement, across the care community, that include activities that reflect a person-centred model of care, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
* To deliver meaningful activities and person-centred engagement, that meets residents’ goals, needs and preferences.
* Be responsible with the direction of the Meaningful Life Coordinator, to complete, all meaningful life residents’ assessments, care plans, resident iCare profiles and documentation.
* Provide support to other team members, volunteers and students in the care community.
* Ability to manage time effectively whilst following daily schedule, including the setting-up and cleaning up after activities.
* Attend regular meaningful life team meetings and care community meetings as directed by the coordinator.
* Advise coordinator and assist with organising resources required to support the meaningful life program.
Skills And Experience
* Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain.
* A Qualification in dementia care is desirable.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.
* Excellent communication skill with the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, with strong computer and customer service skills.
* Experience with the Aged Care software program iCare is desirable
* Victorian Driver’s Licence
To view a full copy of the Position Description please click here.
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Jackie Exell, Meaningful Life Manager, on 0407 659 874 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
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