We have an opportunity for a Lifestyle Assistant to join our team.
The overall purpose of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable residents to participate in a variety of experiences which improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual within Anglicare.
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Experience in conducting activity programs, diversional therapy and recreations
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuously upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies.
- Experience in care of the elderly or evidence of interest in working within aged care.
- Experience within a community services, not for profit or similar organisation.
Mandatory qualifications/requirements:
- A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- A current National Police Certificate OR NDIS Clearance/Yellow Card
- Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
- Associate membership of Diversional Therapy Association of Australia
Why you’ll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland
- Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
- Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
- Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
- Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
- Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
- Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
- Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
- Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
- Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
- A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
Interested? Apply online attaching your current resume and responding to the screening questions.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protect ion
