Social Support Group Assistant

Join TDHS as Social Support Group Assistant! Deliver patient-centred care in a fun, rewarding role.

• Great work life balance with this casual position
• Use your creative skills to create innovative activities
• Located in Timboon – South West Victoria

Reporting to the Social Support Group Coordinator, the Social Support Group Assistant, is responsible for the implementation and administration of a range of services and activities based around a Social Support Group. Integrated with other services offered by the Healthcare Service, these activities will maintain and enhance the physical, emotional and social wellbeing, promoting the independence of older people, people with disabilities and their carer’s in our community.

Duties include:

• Assist the Social Support Group Coordinator in the planning and implementation of activities ensuring activities are appropriate for each client’s needs and capabilities. Be involved in creating a monthly calendar of activities
• To ensure a helpful, responsive and caring approach to the provision of activities and social interaction respecting the dignity and rights of the clients at all times.
• Report on the needs of clients, or any concerns about the clients to the Social Support Group Coordinator.

This is a casual position. Terms and Conditions of Employment will be in line with Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2024.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a related field and or/ relevant certificates
• Certificate in health and leisure or working towards
• Food Handling Certificate
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to people’s differing needs, particularly the elderly and people with disabilities
• Previous experience in recreational activities and crafts
• An understanding of the aims and objectives of the Social Support program and the CHSP/ HACC Guidelines.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and implement a program of activities within a timeframe.
• Current driver’s license.

• Staff fun days and charity fundraising
• Access for employees and their family to the Employee Assistance Program providing emotional, financial and legal support 24/7
• Staff Car Park

To apply, submit your resume via email to ***************@swarh.vic.gov.au.

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Applications close: Monday 13th May 2024

Timboon and District Healthcare Service is a multipurpose service providing a range of health services ensuring optimal health and overall well-being for individuals, allowing them to fully participate in, and contribute to their community. This is also reflected in our vision, mission and ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Located in picturesque Timboon, a small town tucked into a wooded valley just 17 km north of the 12 Apostles coastline bursting with flavour and charm, working at our healthcare service will give you the opportunity to earn your living nurturing your desire to help others, while breathing fresh country air and exploring all that this beautiful part of the world has to offer.

Warrnambool is only 40 kms away and you can be in Geelong within a 2-hour drive.

For your next adventure please visit our website https://www.timboonhealthcare.com.au/category/employment/