Lifestyle Assistant - Canterbury, Australia - Boroondara Aged Services Society (BASScare)

Boroondara Aged Services Society (BASScare)

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Canterbury, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Community Services - Maranoa Day Centre - Day Dementia | Laundry Assistant, Lifestyle / Activities Officer

Closing date: 03/04/2024

BASScare Maranoa House Dementia Day Care Centre has been providing dementia day care and respite service to people living with dementia for 33 years.

Maranoa House offers a range of programs to suit the abilities of people with mild, moderate or severe dementia.

Our service is one of the few of its kind and provides a welcoming, secure and homely environment within a charming garden setting.

We operate 6 days per week, which offers an invaluable respite option for carers.

We are currently searching for a committed and experienced lifestyle / program assistant to join our team.

The Role

The Lifestyle / Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development and co-ordination of quality programs that support and meet the needs of people with dementia, confusion and memory loss.

Some of the duties include:
Conduct purposeful and stimulating group and individual activity sessions.

Complete progress notes on client files.

Provide care for clients in accordance with their Care Plans and Care Instructions

Undertake personal care duties for individual clients when necessary.

Share the responsibility of general hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness of Maranoa House.

About you

You are friendly and love a chat, are patient by nature and enjoy the company of seniors of diverse needs.

You understand the importance of assisting and supporting clients to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.

You are passionate and experienced working with dementia care.

Demonstrated sensitivity, empathy for and understanding needs of carers, partners and families living with Dementia

Your administration skills including computer skills are of a high standard.

Excellent verbal and written skills, in clear handwriting with accurate notetaking and record-keeping.

Hours of work
Permanant part time

28 hours per week

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9:00 - 4:00 pm

Salary and Benefits
- $28 per hour depending on experience + Super

Access to our generous Not for Profit salary packaging
Access to training and development
Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
Close to public transport
Free onsite parking
Access to our recognition and reward program
Quarterly social functions
Supportive and inclusive team environment

Requirements:

Current police check or NDIS Workers Screening Check
Certificate 3 or IV in Aged Care
Drivers licence
First Aid
Able to drive a mini bus

Highly desirable

Experience working in a health, aged care or Not-ForProfit environment
Experience working with people with dementia or related disorders.
Certificate IV in Diversional Therapy / Certificate IV Community Services (lifestyle & leisure)