Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
The Location
Located on the beachside in Townsville and with stunning views to Magnetic Island, Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable coastal community.
The Role
We are looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to empower and engage with our Residents to maximise their participation in Leisure and Lifestyle programs based in our Darlington home in Banora Point.
Our focus for residents is what best suits their individual needs and wants, our Lifestyle Assistant facilitates this through:
* Participation in the development, implementation and assessment of therapeutic plans
* Supporting residents to engage in their leisure and lifestyle choices and activities
* Supporting staff and volunteers in provision of leisure and lifestyle programs
To be successful, you'll need:
* Cert IV in Leisure and Health or Cert III in Aged Care (essential)
* Previous experience in Aged Care
* Experience working with memory support (dementia) highly desirable
* Availability and reliability to commit to the required shifts
* Complete a police check
* NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
* Working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc.)
* Energetic and effective communicator
Our Benefits
* A caring team environment with strong clinical support
* Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
* Private health insurance discounts
* An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Training and support plus development opportunities
* Free annual flu shots
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