Health and Wellness Assistant - Salisbury East, Australia - Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Verified Company

Salisbury East, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

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Incredibly rewarding community based role

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Permanent Part Time position available

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Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Health and Wellness Assistant to join our collaborative Health and Wellness Team supporting our Northern and North Eastern Suburbs community.

About the role

As a Health and Wellness Assistant with Southern Cross Care, you will help older Australians to live better for life, in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

facilitating exercise program designed by an Allied Health Professional

- engaging with clients in a meaningful capacity promoting best health pathways
- personal care as well as domestic support; maintenance of the client's environment, assisting with shopping etc.
- following healthy aging principles and SCC's Better for Life model in all interactions with clients
- listening, with empathy, to the client and their representatives about the client's needs, goals and preferences
- keeping concise and accurate records of care and services provided and the client's response
- assisting with other duties such as deliveries, online training, administration and other office assistance as directed by the Program clinical Lead

For further details regarding the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.

About you
We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate III in Aged Care or a Certificate III in Disability or other related discipline
Previous experience in a personal carer role without direct supervision
Sound best practice personal care skills appropriate to the role
Current and unrestricted driver's licence & own registered and insured car
Good understanding of the requirements to support clients living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and their representatives
Basic cooking skills
Senior First aid certificate desirable
A basic understanding of aged care packages desirable

About us
Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care and retirement living service providers.

We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career.

We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Applications close

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4pm on Tuesday, 25th of April 2023