LIFESTYLE ASSISTANT | ARCARE Glenhaven

• Five-star aged care. We believe relationships change lives!
• Permanent Part Time & Casual Positions
• Part time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday (09:00 - 17:00)
• Applications close: 19/03/2021
• Job Reference # 690697

About the role
This role is suitable for a creative Lifestyle Assistant who has a passion for lifestyle, who can run group activities whilst also assisting with personal care of clients if required. Come and spend time with our clients in designing and facilitating amazing and creative life experiences. You will be responsible for leading our carers and volunteer team, to lead them in providing quality personal, social, and emotional care and support to clients in accordance with Arcare's Values. You will be responsible for creating and ensuring that lifestyle programs are run according to the changing needs of our clients.

ACARE Glenhaven creates a stylish backdrop for first-class comforts and beautiful private suites to cater for 120 residents. Arcare is the largest private provider of aged care nationally, excelling in staff education and development, innovation in care and a supportive team environment with opportunities for internal promotion as the company expands in NSW. Arcare currently have residences throughout Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Skills & Experience

• Current Police Check or willing to obtain
• Certificate III/IV Aged Care/Individual Support/ Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent
• Experience in Aged Care/Health Care
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative lifestyle events
• Ability to involve community, relatives, team members and volunteers
• Develop strategies to increase client participation
• Ensure all events run smoothly and to budget while meeting expectation of clients
• The capacity to work well autonomously and be a team player
• A pro-active and energetic self-starter with a strong customer service focus

Benefits

• Supportive, friendly, and caring organisation
• Family-owned business
• Training & Educational Opportunities
• Senses Framework to ensure staff are supported in personally meaningful goals

Apply If you would like to find out more about how you can become a part of the Arcare team visit our https://arcare.com.au/current-positions/ and follow the link to apply. Arcare Glenhaven is a smoke free site. All applicants are required to undergo a National Police Record Check & NDIS Check.

***Please note; As a registered NDIS provider Arcare require all workers to undergo an NDIS worker screening Check. NDIS clearance is valid across Australia for 5 years from the date of notice. Please see link for additional information
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ndiswc-apply

All successful applicants will be required to have an influenza vaccination before commencement as an inherent requirement of the role. Arcare is an equal opportunity employer.