Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to join our team at RM Begg in Kyneton, Victoria. This position is on a permanent part-time basis.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The position:
As Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant, is responsible for facilitating a range of individual, group and community based lifestyle activities according to residents’ individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences.

Key responsibilities:

• Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of social care plans.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the activities program.
• Maintain resources for the activities program.
• Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
• Assist the General Manager in the recruitment, appropriate delegation and support for volunteers.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable: 

• Has empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the residents from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and their families, employees and visitors.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.