The Role
The Day Club Assistant provides small group activities implementation and facilitation along with the provision of personal support and care to Club Clients.
This position is offered on a Casual Basis in our Day Club – Northern Suburbs. We are looking for a Day Club Assistant that will be available Monday to Tuesday 0800 - 1600.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform all duties and interactions with management, staff, residents and their families, visiting health professionals and any other person in the work setting
- Support the maintenance or restoration of the client’s independence
- Drive a day club van to collect clients from their residence and back, outings in the community
- Assists the client with maintaining personal hygiene including dental hygiene, laundering personal items, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence hygiene needs
- Provides appropriate support as documented in specific care plans in regard to medication, nutrition, mobility, social and behavioural and personal care
- Plans programs and collaborates with colleagues to present activities
- Maintains open and respectful communication in the workplace with all other staff and colleagues
- Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings as required by Coordinator
Essential Criteria:
- Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks
- Valid ‘C’ Class Driver’s License
- Experience working with people with dementia
- Certificate III in Individual Support / Community Service (Aged Care) or equivalent (desirable)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
Please note this is an internal vacancy. Staff are encouraged to apply within the closing date.
A copy of the full position description is available on the link below.