Lifestyle / Therapy Assistant

SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design! Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under the direction of the Team Leader and Care Centre Manager, the Lifestyle / Therapy Assistant's (Social Engagement) role is to provide a high standard of assistance that will enhance the resident’s way of life. You will assist residents to participate in social, cultural, spiritual and leisure activities to improve, maintain or minimise loss of function.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, organising and running individual and group therapy activities.
• Completing required documentation regarding residents on a timely basis.
• Be responsive and sensitive to residents and customer information, their needs, and requirements.

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find!

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
• Varied rosters and flexible hours to maintain work/life balance
• Entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
• Exceptional on-site services and facilities
• A highly dynamic work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential
• Discounts on HBF health insurance and onsite gym membership
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Previous experience in the delivery of personal care and the development and delivery of lifestyle programs in a residential care setting 
• Working rights within Australia
• National Police Clearance 
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Influenza Statement and Covid 19 Vaccinations (highly desirable)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

Please submit your resume as well as a cover letter.

If you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

Once the decision has been made, the successful applicant will be offered the position by a member of the People and Culture team. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email.