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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other. 

Southern Cross Care QLD has an exciting opportunity for a creative and vibrant casual Lifestyle Assistant to join the team at our Stretton Gardens Residential Aged Care Home. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside other members of the care team to assist with the implementation of Leisure and Health programs for our residents.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.
• We have various shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle. 
• Opportunity to join a supportive purpose - driven organization.
• Great staff culture.
• Ongoing individualised training.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).

About the role:

Working in this casual role, you will be a part of a compassionate and dedicated team providing the highest standard of person-centred and holistic care to our residents. You'll actively engage with residents to help design and implement individual Diversional Therapy Plans incorporating various Leisure and Lifestyle programs to support, challenge and enhance psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and physical wellbeing. A positive “can-do” attitude is essential for this role, as is the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams to ensure our residents receive the very best in holistic care.

Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the assessment of individual needs and interests for the development and implementation of individual plans.
• Assist with the trial of new developments and innovative approaches to Leisure & Lifestyle programs.
• Continually evaluate resident's plans and incorporate new approaches and strategies as appropriate.
• Contribute to the compliance and accreditation outcomes in relation to the Leisure and Lifestyle program.
• Support the involvement of volunteers and other staff in Leisure & Lifestyle programs.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or equivalent (desirable).
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• You will have an understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities.
• You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives.
• You will work well within a team environment and have a friendly approachable manner.
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.

Join Southern Cross Care QLD and be part of a community where compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional care to our residents every day.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland? 

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 7 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
 
How can you apply?

If you have the qualifications and skills required to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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