• Flexible working hours
• Great location, close to public transport
• Creative and supportive team environment
• Salary packaging options available to improve your net income
• A can-do attitude, willing to learn, empathetic in nature and ability to think outside the box

St Luke's Care is an iconic private health organisation that has delivered excellence in care for over 100 years. Our Hospital, Aged Care facility, Rehabilitation and Home Care service are all committed to providing the highest quality care. We invest in our staff’s development and provide a culture that allows you to grow.

We are seeking an experienced Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to join our diverse and passionate nursing team in our Aged Care facility - Lulworth House. This position is on a full-time basis Monday to Friday.

Your Responsibilities:

• Facilitate leisure and lifestyle activities tailored to meeting individual interests, as well as social, spiritual, physical and emotional needs of residents
• Recording and evaluating residents’ responses and engagement in group-based activities and individual interactions
• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions for upcoming events and activities, contributing new innovative ideas
• Create and evaluate individualised activity plans and assessments as needed, adhering to the Aged Care Standards and Guidelines
• Cover for other Lifestyle Staff on leave and work on weekends, public holidays and during the week as required
• Demonstrate St Luke’s Care Values of Excellence, Transparency, Integrity, Respect and Trust both inside and outside of work

Essential Criteria:

• Experience as a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant or Diversional Therapist within an Aged Care desired
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to ongoing educational and professional development
• The ability to be flexible, creative and enthusiastic whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in an aged care facility or hospital
• Previous experience with dementia care

Benefits

• Wide range of salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per year to improve your net income
• Positive and friendly team culture
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Diverse role with training and education opportunities

Please submit your application including an up-to-date resume with relevant skills and experience and a cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and your interest in the role.

If you would like to find out more about St Luke's Care, visit our website at www.slc.org.au

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA MUST BE PROVIDED

PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

All positions at St Luke's Care are subject to relevant character and probity checks including criminal record and/or working with children checks.

Immunisation against specified infectious diseases (or proof of non-response) are also a requirement of employment at St Luke’s Care.

At St Luke's Care we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, equitable and safe for all. As part of our commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares St Luke's philosophy and values regardless of their age, gender, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status.