• Permanent position available
• Assist with the planning and delivery of group and individual programs
• Establish strong working relationships within this caring and supportive team

The Opportunity

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you have a vital role to play in delivering the lifestyle programs and ensuring that all residents are able to participate. The successful applicant will be passionate about assisting our residents with their daily needs, has great creativity and strives to ensure our residents have personalised lifestyle activities that suit their interests.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop exciting and engaging recreational activities in consultation with residents and families that are reflective of individual cultural, spiritual, religious and personal preferences
• Prepare and educate residents and their families on the weekly program of activities
• Conduct activities within the facility, which are suitable for all residents’ abilities and interests
• Ensure the weekly program of activities is planned and acted upon and includes outings and activities within the facility which are suitable for all residents’ abilities and interests
• Participate in residents meetings to gather feedback to continually improve lifestyle options

About you

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will possess highly developed communication skills, and thrive on innovation when it comes to enriching the lives of the elderly. The successful candidate will have a Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, and extensive experience in a similar role.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Culture and Benefits

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. 

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online video interview, this will not disadvantage any candidates who wish to apply with us.

To view the Job Description, please visit our website at https://unitingsa.com.au/.