About Curtin Heritage LivingCurtin Heritage Living is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been providing a range of services to older members of the western suburbs for over 40 years. About the roleWe are looking for a passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at our RiverSea Mosman Park site. This is a fulltime position.What you will be doingUndertake lifestyle activities and therapeutic interventions in partnership with residents and representatives, and in line with resident needs, care plans, duty statements, professional guidelines and organisational process. Contribute to activity and therapy planning. Act as a primary advocate for the resident living with dementia and their representatives and ensure the dignity, privacy and freedoms of residents are upheld in line with the Charter of Resident Rights and Responsibilities. Ensure activities are focused towards function ability and independence. Liaise with therapists, nurses and carers to ensure holistic, comprehensive delivery of care.  Document and report care interventions, observations, changes in needs and resident feedback in an accurate, objective and efficient manner. Who we're looking forDemonstrated aptitude to help improve the lives of older people living with dementia.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.Reliable and positive work ethic.Friendly and compassionate natureAttention to personal appearance.National Police Clearance (current to within three-years).Working rights.Basic computer skills.Desirable:Experience working in aged care, community services or disability services, ideally in a therapy or activity role. Experience working with people living with dementia.Certificate III or IV in aged care, community services, allied health (or equivalent). Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Experience working in a client focused culture that values continuous improvement. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt work priorities and meet deadlines depending on the needs of the resident. Benefits and perksSalary packaging, up to $15,700 tax freeDiscounted private health care ratesFree uniform 

Therapy Assistant

  • Onsite parking and close to pubic transport
  • Permanent part-time position
  • Salary packaging and discounted health benefits

About Curtin Heritage Living

Curtin Heritage Living is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been providing a range of services to older members of the western suburbs for over 40 years. 

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at our RiverSea Mosman Park site. This is a fulltime position.

What you will be doing

  • Undertake lifestyle activities and therapeutic interventions in partnership with residents and representatives, and in line with resident needs, care plans, duty statements, professional guidelines and organisational process. 
  • Contribute to activity and therapy planning. 
  • Act as a primary advocate for the resident living with dementia and their representatives and ensure the dignity, privacy and freedoms of residents are upheld in line with the Charter of Resident Rights and Responsibilities. 
  • Ensure activities are focused towards function ability and independence. 
  • Liaise with therapists, nurses and carers to ensure holistic, comprehensive delivery of care.  
  • Document and report care interventions, observations, changes in needs and resident feedback in an accurate, objective and efficient manner. 

Who we're looking for

  • Demonstrated aptitude to help improve the lives of older people living with dementia.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Reliable and positive work ethic.
  • Friendly and compassionate nature
  • Attention to personal appearance.
  • National Police Clearance (current to within three-years).
  • Working rights.
  • Basic computer skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in aged care, community services or disability services, ideally in a therapy or activity role. 
  • Experience working with people living with dementia.
  • Certificate III or IV in aged care, community services, allied health (or equivalent). 
  • Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Experience working in a client focused culture that values continuous improvement. 
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt work priorities and meet deadlines depending on the needs of the resident. 

Benefits and perks

  • Salary packaging, up to $15,700 tax free
  • Discounted private health care rates
  • Free uniform 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.