AddressLooking for a fun and rewarding career? TDHS are looking for a dedicated, creative and passionate Social Support Group Co-ordinator to join our team and deliver on patient centred care on a part-time basis.
About the role
The Social Support Group Co-ordinator, 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:
- The planning and implementation of activities ensuring activities are appropriate for each client’s needs and capabilities. Overseeing the creation of 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.
- Supervision and facilitation of client activities.
- Development of Goal Directed Care Plans in consultation with the clients.
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in a related field and or/ relevant certificates
- Certificate in Aged Care or Appropriate field
- First Aid Level 2
- 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.
- Ability to gain cooperation from volunteers and clients.
- Current driver’s license.
Benefits
- Staff fun days
- Remote Area Housing Tax Concession for remote area dwellers
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 p.a.
- Meals and Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
- Novated leasing
- Access for employees and their family to the Employee Assistance Program providing emotional, financial and legal support 24/7
- Staff Car Park
How to apply/enquire
To apply, click the APPLY button below and simply attach your current resume.
For more information on this position contact Tanya Wines, Director of Community Health on 03 5558 6*** or ***********@swarh.vic.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday 9th June, 2024
All successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by TDHS) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check and Working with Children Check (provided by you). All successful applicants will be required to obtain the annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
About TDHS
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 or to view a copy of the position description please visit our website https://www.timboonhealthcare.com.au/category/employment/
