Lifestyle Assistant - Murwillumbah, Australia - McKenzie

McKenzie

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Murwillumbah, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Salary packaging & not-for-profit employee benefits = $$$

Part time role, Tues, Wed, Thu, Sat 10am to 6pm (2pm finish on Sat)
Be supported in your role by a welcoming, experienced team

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Heritage Lodge, is a 103 bed residential aged care facility located in Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire, 13km south of the Queensland border. Surrounded by homely comforts and beautiful gardens, we enjoy a close-knit community that feels more like a family.

The Job
Promote wellness, independence, social connections and recreation activities based on the needs and interests of our residents.

Assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of meaningful activity programs that engage and connect our residents and aligns with their choices.

Assist in the organisation of social and recreational activities.

Tuesday to Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Be the smiling face who brightens the day of our residents at Heritage Lodge

You bring:

Experience in a similar role a current First Aid Certificate (with CPR), experience in delivering social and recreational activities and programs to seniors, and a background in providing support to residents with cognitive impairment.

A Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or a similar qualification is highly desirable.

You'll also have a genuine passion to work with the elderly, fabulous communication and team work skills and basic computer skills.

We'll bring:

ongoing training, support and professional development, career progression opportunities, a flexible workplace, a wonderful family orientated team, great communication, and most important - our heartfelt thanks for your contribution.

Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2600 in entertainment per year available

If this role is calling your name, then we'd love to hear from you.

**All aged care employees must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 in order to enter an aged care facility.