• Unique opportunity to design and facilitate lifestyle choices for those living with dementia
• Full Time role in a supportive team environment

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 CraigCare Pascoe Vale Home on a Full Time basis. 

About the 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 role will supporting residents from 09:30am – 5:30pm (Monday to Friday), through activity-based interactions in a warm, person-centered environment.

What you’ll Do:

• Working closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator, 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
• 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

 What You’ll Bring:

• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle (Certificate III in Individual Support added bonus)

• Previous aged care experience supporting individuals living with dementia or have a passion work in this area
• 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.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in residents’ daily lives and seek to work in a team that specialises in meaningful Dementia care, we would love to meet you.

What We Can Offer You:  

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.

Retail discounts. You can take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.

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.