ABOUT US
Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and is a dynamic, people focused Not for Profit organisation, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services for our older generation as they live the second half of their lives. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care facilities, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services.
THE ROLE
The Day Club Assistant provides one to one and small group activities implementation and facilitation along with the provision of personal support and care to Club Clients.
Key responsibilities
- Perform all duties and interactions with management, staff, residents and their families, visiting health professionals and any other person in the work environment
- Support the maintenance or restoration of the client’s independence
- Assists the client with maintaining personal hygiene including dental hygiene, laundering personal items, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence hygiene needs
- Provides appropriate support as documented in specific care plans in regard to medication, nutrition, mobility, social and behavioural and personal care
- Plans programs and collaborates with colleagues to present activities
- Maintains open and respectful communication in the workplace with all other staff and colleagues
- Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings as required by Coordinator
ABOUT YOU
The work undertaken by a Day Club Assistant involves fairly constant physical activity varying from a low to high intensity but predominantly of low-medium intensity. There main role involves conducting programs to promote and / or maintain function through individual and group activity sessions.
Competencies & Behaviours
- Passionate to deliver outstanding care and services in line with the Amana Living Philosophy of Care
- Professional and friendly personality and manner with the sensitivity and maturity to provide personal care to other persons
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- A self-starter with highly developed communication skills
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of COVID-19 and 2022 Flu vaccinations
- Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical assessment
- Valid ‘C’ Class Drivers License and personal vehicle
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
- Certificate III in Community Service (Aged Care) or equivalent (desirable)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Experience working with people with dementia (desirable)
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Working for Amana Living offers you a fulfilling career with the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the community we support, while advancing your professional development in a high performing team.
- Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
- Discounted private health insurance with HBF and Medibank Private
- Health and Wellbeing programs and more!
Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.