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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lifestyle Assistant to join our team.
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About the Role
As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will play an active role in creating engaging leisure experiences for residents. You will work closely with our experienced team to support residents to participate in meaningful activities while ensuring their needs are met with care and respect.
Embracing our Mind, Body, Spirit ethos, you will help foster a positive and enriching environment that reflects our core values.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review and Enhance Resident Engagement: Bring joy and energy to our residents by reviewing and enhancing their engagement in lifestyle programs.
2. Plan and Facilitate Activities: Help plan and facilitate exciting group activities tailored to residents' interests, from lively sing-alongs and concert parties to friendly games.
3. Contribute to Program Development: Under the guidance of the Wellbeing Consultant, contribute to the development and evaluation of meaningful experiences for individuals and groups.
4. Support Resident Participation: Support residents in participating as independently as possible, ensuring their comfort and enjoyment.
5. Maintain Equipment and Spaces: Keep leisure equipment in top shape, set up engaging spaces, and promptly report any changes in participation to the Registered Nurse.
6. Guide Volunteers: Provide guidance and encouragement to volunteers and students, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive environment.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Hold or be in the process of obtaining qualifications related to leisure, health or community services.
* Experienced in planning and facilitating recreational and leisure pursuits, including themed events and functions.
* Specific experience in working with older people.
* Be passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.
Benefits
Join us and discover the rewards of working with a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community.
Our benefits include:
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Join a team that feels more like family.
Why Choose Us?
We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.
Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.