Company description:

Australian Unity's Better Together® social model of ageing well, offers a continuum of care and support services for our Residents, within a range of accommodation options in a number of areas across Australia.

Job description:

Do you want to make a difference working to assist the lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections in a rewarding community?

What's on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

$42.64 per hour plus 11.5% super

Permanent hours Monday to Friday for work life balance

Additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days as well as up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts.

Your New Role:

Come and join the team at St Patrick's Green Aged Care where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning ‘Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in aged care. At St Patrick's Green we are proud of our culture; we are an embracing and supportive team, we welcome resident preferences and choice, we connect to engage our community of residents, families and care staff.

We are currently looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Lifestyle Team Leader to join the friendly team in Kogarah.

As the Lifestyle Team Leader, you will be:

Implementing and delivering lifestyle programs and social calendars

Assessing and individualising lifestyle plans and social needs for our residents

Leading and developing a small team of Lifestyle Assistants and Volunteers

Developing a wide range of activities in consultation with residents and family members

Engaging with community groups to build a network of support and social partners

Identifying new and meaningful events to keep our residents engaged

Promoting our Better Together model and values of Bold, Warm and Honest

About you:

A warm, enthusiastic and creative individual

Strong experience in Aged Care

Demonstrated leadership skills

Hold a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or similar

A person-centred focus and commitment to providing a high level of service

Experience working with people living with Dementia or Alzheimer's highly regarded

Computer and documentation skills

Availability to work full time Monday - Friday

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment; we want to hear from you!

What makes us, us

We are here to make a difference every day, small things, big things and everything in between. We encourage you to join our team in this meaningful journey and make a difference in your local community.

We're all about making a bigger difference together

We're all about supporting your wellbeing

We're all about lifelong learning

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan