AddressHELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.
Lifestyle Assistant
Clinical Services - Aged Care
- Ongoing position
- Part Time - 35 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.
About the Role
KDHS has a beautifully refurbished and refreshed Aged Care centre (Sheridan) and are now ready to provide our residents with a bigger and better Lifestyle Program. Therefore an opportunity is available within the Lifestyle Group Program to assist in the delivery of group programs with a focus on enhancing individual goals through proactive person centred care.
The position requires a passionate, caring and supportive team player who holds a minimum qualification of Cert IV Lifestyle and Leisure. Excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to work with our elderly residents and their families.
About You
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/ Lifestyle and Leisure or Aged Care/Disability.
- Previous experience within a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator position desirable
- Enthusiastic and dedicated approach to working closely with resident’s and families
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and manage a team.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards
- Ability to follow direction and work within the Residential Care team and community environment.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to maintain a friendly, courteous and customer focus, giving due regard to customer and KDHS values.
- Current knowledge of Infection Control practices and policies
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.
Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Harmandeep Dhanesar, Aged Care NUM on (03) 5857 0*** or drop her an email at *********@kyhealth.org.au
Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
