Lifestyle Assistant

At Anglicare SQ , we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage , we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

About the role

Our lovely team at Gold Coast in Robina is looking for a Casual Lifestyle Assistant to join the team.

The overall purpose of the role 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 within Anglicare Southern Queensland (Anglicare).

The role will also be responsible for ensuring client safety at all times and providing services to clients under the direction and supervision of a Diversional Therapist and/or other team members as per the Community Services branch structure.

The role is expected to fill in for our centre-based respite activities and out & about community groups.

The timings for the role will normally be 8am-4pm OR 7:30am-3:30pm.

It will be based either from our Southport Respite Centre OR Robina Anglicare office where our lifestyle groups start and finish from.

Full availability between Mon-Fri is expected. This role will include driving a bus (Toyota Hi Ace) and collecting clients and no special bus licence is required.

The payrate for this role will range between $35.77/44.71-$39.94/49.93/hr + Salary packaging depending on your experience.

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

• Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check: o Current National Police Check OR o Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance NB: NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is mandatory for Services/Facilities delivering services to NDIS clients. o Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or equivalent
• Associate membership of Diversional Therapy Association of Australia
• Anglicare strongly encourages you to stay up to date with the immunisations recommended for your role, as outlined in our Worker’s Immunisation Procedure.

Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare believes in 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. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.

Please apply online attaching your current resume and responding to our questionnaire.