About Us :

For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day.

Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service.

Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.

Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that makes CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant for our Ascot WA Home on a Full Time basis.

About your role :

If you are passionate about supporting residents living with dementia to engage in activities aligned with their cognitive stage, this role is perfect for you.. 

This is not just a job. It’s an opportunity to bring joy, calm, connection and purpose into the lives of our residents.

 What you will do :

• As a Lifestyle Assistant you’ll assist in developing, running and evaluating engaging lifestyle choices that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our residents living with dementia.
• Facilitating social, recreational, and therapeutic lifestyle choices to promote our residents physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being
• Creating resources for activities, event planning and organization
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, team members, volunteers and local community groups 
• Documenting and maintaining accurate records of resident participation and progress
• Complete assessments, interventions and respond to clinical referrals
• Work with residents to set goals and promote meaningful activity
• Provide a clinical resource and advice to OT's in other locations
• Provide leadership to care  staff to deliver activity and therapy practices
• Arranging and maintaining contractors and external services
• Communicate effectively with the care team to enhance the wellbeing of residents
• Contribute to quality improvements and compliance activities
• Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices
• Complete documentation on LeeCare
• Conduct review of Lifestyle Resident of the Day (RoD)

What you'll bring : 

• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle (Certificate III in Individual Support added bonus)
• Previous aged care experience as a Lifestyle Assistant or Coordinator
• Creativity and a passion for designing and delivering engaging, person-centred activities with a Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to be calm, consistent and confident in complex care environments
• Comprehensive understanding to ensure resident choices become part of the activities
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and patience and respect for residents living with dementia and their needs, together with emotional regulation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage specifically with our MSU residents and their families
• Sound knowledge of, and commitment to upholding the Aged Care Standards
• Previous experience with LeeCare or similar software systems and sound computer skills
• Provide proof of NDIS clearance and the right to work in Australia.

Highly desirable skills :

Computer skills including software such as-

• Microsoft; Outlook, Word, Excel
• Canva

Culture and Benefits :

Learning & development. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.

Wellness Program. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families and free flu vaccinations each year.

Remuneration and discounts. We offer a generous remuneration package. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.

Free Parking. There is free parking on our car park

At CraigCare, we understand the immense value a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We believe in creating an environment where individuals can feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and where everyone is respected and celebrated equally. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from Indigenous Australians.

Care to Join Us?

Please apply now by clicking the "Apply for this job" button.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.