Are you looking to join a friendly and dedicated team who is committed and supported? Are you looking to make a difference to people in our care? Then you should apply for this role. Please note that it is a requirement that staff working in a residential aged care environment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of commencing employment.
Are you considering Lutheran Aged Care as a place to offer your time as a Volunteer?
You MUST:
- be able to pass a Volunteer NDIS worker Screening Check. (Free) This needs to be repeated every 5 years.
- Not be listed on the Aged Care or NDIS banning register.
- Be vaccinated with at least 3x Covid vaccinations, and the yearly flu vax.
Although we are run under the Auspice of the Lutheran Church of Australia, you are not required to be a member or even hold a Christian faith. We simply ask that you uphold our values of
- Love & Acceptance.
- Excellence & Professionalism.
- Diversity & Inclusivity.
- Respect & Dignity.
- Honesty & Transparency.
We have 3 Residential facilities.
- (Albury) Dellacourt: 121 Beds in 6 Wings. 24 beds being Memory Unit.
- (Albury) Yallaroo: 60 beds in 4 wings. 30 Beds being Memory Unit
- (The Rock) Emily Gardens: 30 beds in 2 wings. 15 beds being Memory Unit
Each facility has multiple teams whose varied roles are there to support our residents' lives. When you volunteer, you will be assisting the Lifestyle team. You are welcome to work in either one, two or all our facilities. We have a volunteer who comes in once a month for a 1-hour performance, and one who comes in 8 hours every day because they have forgotten they are retired. We do not mind how much time you donate, so long as you are consistent.
Table Games
- Bingo
- Cards
- Board games (Scrabble, Monopoly etc)
Floor Games
- Box Bowls
- Lawn Games
- Skittles
Companionship
- # Focus Visits
- Men’s Club
- Reminiscing & Discussion
Spirituality
Care from a Couch
- Computer
- Knitting
- Reading books or Newspaper
Out and about.
- #Transport
- Outings
- Walking group
Entertainment
- Singing,
- Music
- poetry
- dance
Hands on Care
- Coffee Shop
- Falls and Balance Classes
- Hand Massages
- Nail Care
- Pamper Sessions
Activities
- Art and Crafts
- Cooking Club
- Gardening Club
- Happy Hour
- Word Quiz
- Woodwork
Enquiries should be directed to Nicole Jarman - Volunteer Coordinator
Lutheran Aged Care Albury has been looking after people in the Albury area since 1959. We are committed to service excellence and care for people. inspired by our values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who employ people based on their merits and passion for caregiving.
