Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant

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Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant page is loaded Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant Apply locations QLD - Sunshine Coast time type Casual posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: March 5, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR140814 Job Description: About the Opportunity: We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. As a Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore. What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us. Please note this is a Casual role with no weekend shifts required. Minimum Requirements: Certificate III or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or diversional therapy is essential Experience in an aged care facility, developing Leisure programs including working with dementia clients High level of customer service skills Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Ability to follow directives as per care plan Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role. Things that work for you: Opportunity to join a modern residence redefining the expectations of aged care Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service No cost uniforms and training Free annual flu vaccination Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family? Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family. Contact Details: leigh Harney Closing Date: 4 March 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit this link or get in contact at About Us As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 23 facilities located within Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. We are proud of our working environment that promotes teamwork and fosters professional development. We treat each other with respect and fairness, we have a genuine concern for everyone in our team, and we are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr