We are seeking a casual Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to join our Doutta Galla Avondale Heights Aged Care home. About Doutta Galla Avondale Heights:Doutta Galla Avondale Heights provides residential aged care in modern facilities with views over the Maribyrnong River parklands. We offer daily social group activities in our sunny living areas.About the role:The Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant will assist the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver a range of resident focussed programs through one on one and group activities. Key to this role is ensuring programs are implemented in a way that is inclusive and supports all residents.Duties include:Assist develop and implement a wide variety of lifestyle, leisure and recreational programs Deliver a range of diverse and individualised recreational, spiritual, creative, cultural, physical and sporting activitiesEnsure programs are implemented in a way that is inclusive and supports all residents regardless of their physical and/or cognitive capacitySupport resident involvement and participation (where they choose) in programs Support residents to exercise choice and independenceAssist develop and implement suitable programs for residents with dementia or other cognitive illness, with an emphasis on implementation of diversional therapies About you:Ideally you will bring with you:Strong commitment and practical ability to implement inclusive lifestyle programsHighly developed interpersonal skillsKnowledge and /or experience of lifestyle activities in an aged care settingExperience networking with community organisations to provide recreational and lifestyle enhancement activities for residentsCertificate IV in Lifestyle & Health will be highly regardedWhy work for us?Working with Doutta Galla is not just about having a job to go to. Working with us is about having a job that is meaningful and rewarding – one that gives back to our communities – one that lets you know that the work you do is truly important and valued. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a role you can be proud of. By joining Doutta Galla you will have the benefits of both professional development and attractive, not-for-profit salary packaging. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a role you can be proud of and to contribute to an evolving site, making it your own.How to apply:If you wish to apply for this wonderful opportunity, please submit a covering letter letting us know how you meet our key requirements, and current resume.Doutta Galla prides itself on cultural diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and eligible to work in Aged Care under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).Please note that if you are selected for employment with Doutta Galla Aged Services, you must be able to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations prior to commencement. AUD Avondale Heights 3034