Title: Lifestyle Assistant
Bethania Gardens, which is part of the St Jude's group, is a premium residential aged care facility that aims to provide only the highest quality of services to those seeking utmost care and comfort. Bethania Garden, as a part of St Jude's has more than four decades of experience operating within residential aged care, and we have come to know exactly what amenities and facilities are most valued by our residents and their families. Our extensive range of services and activities makes Bethania Gardens one of the most well-regarded aged care facilities in Brisbane.
Role Summary
The Lifestyle Assistant's primary goal is to develop and oversee a Lifestyle program that reflects client preferences and enables individuals to maximize their abilities with an appreciation of the physical, social, cultural & religious background each person possesses. The role also helps to mentor and lead in the delivery of programs that are a focal point of social activity & emotional connection for residents. Our Lifestyle Coordinators build rapport with our clients, liaise with relevant health professionals and family members as required.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Establish a positive, supportive & encouraging line of communication with each client and their next of kin, in order to produce activity assessments and care plans that are reflective of the resident's interests & abilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate individual, social and leisure care plans. Mentor the team in how best to implement these for each client
- Identify a variety of entertainment options (internal & external within an agreed budget) and incorporate these into a monthly program. Promote and engage with the residents around these programs
- Develop positive relationships with support staff, nurses and volunteers at the facility in order to ensure a comprehensive, compassionate and holistic approach to the social, emotional & cultural wellbeing of each client
- Ensuring that lifestyle coordination functions with a clear awareness of organisational policies and with a clear approach to any potential risk or hazards, addressing issues immediately
Skills, Attributes and Experience
- Experience working with clients who live with dementia
- Ability to relate to elderly clients with empathy whilst working effectively with other health professionals and service providers
- Demonstrated success working in an aged care setting including experience in assessment and equipment prescription
- Experience in the development and delivery of therapy based programs
- Demonstrates a commitment to being a productive and positive team member
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
- Knowledge of community based programs and a flexible approach to working within these
- Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
- Certificate III in Lifestyle and Leisure (or working towards it) would be highly desireable
Bethania Gardens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.