Eligibility
: Open to Everyone
1. Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service, Moreton Bay House Aged Care
2. Salary: $56,987 - $61,301 (pro rata) - Perm P/T (25 hrs p/wk) - OPS2
Overview
You will be responsible for the implementation, coordination and evaluation of activities that contribute to as productive a lifestyle as possible for the aged care residents of Moreton Bay House in Naracoorte. This will include implementing and coordinating volunteer services for Moreton Bay House. The activities you facilitate for residents will comprise of social and diversional group activities, individual stimulation and emotional support appropriate for a range of cognitive and physical disabilities. Ensuring that the leisure and lifestyle needs of residents are met in line with Aged Care standards, you will maintain close working relationships with staff across the Naracoorte Health Service and promote strong links with the community. Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
You will have prior experience in the provision of direct care services in a health care environment, and have experience in dealing with elderly people. A proven track record in supervising other staff members or volunteers will be ideal. You will work well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performing tasks under broad guidelines and using your initiative to plan and deliver activities. You must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
3. DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
4. National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position ()
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
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For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 832954