About Anglicare:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, Anglicare Southern Queensland is a not-for-profit health and community service provider committed to supporting the diverse communities of Queensland.

About the role:

At Anglicare, we are dedicated to providing high-quality home care and empower our clients to live independently and achieve their personal goals. We are seeking a passionate and skilled permanent part-time Lifestyle Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.

The overall purpose of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable clients to participate in a variety of experiences which improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual.

• Assist with the assessment of the client's needs for recreational and diversional therapy.
• Participate within the team to design, implement and evaluate a plan of activities.
• Complete delegated documentation accurately and within an acceptable time-frame.
• Assist the client in the achievement of leisure and recreational activities.
• Liaise with community organisations, rehabilitation facilities, clergy, doctors, relatives and other staff.
• Foster a co-operative and harmonious relationship with staff, client's and their families.
• Perform duties and interact with team members and clients in accordance with the mission
• and values of Anglicare.

About you:

• Experience in conducting activity programs/therapy, diversional therapy and recreations.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuously upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Experience in care of the elderly or evidence of interest in working within aged care.
• Experience within a community services, not for profit or similar organisation.

Role Requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Application process:

Please apply online and attach a copy of your current resume.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.