Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant
- Provide individual and group therapy to enhance residents'' quality of life.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate best practice programs for residents.
- Work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team of health professionals.
- Rewarding and varied position
- Leafy Hunters Hill location
- Award winning and innovative Aged Care Provider, including Best Workplace 2026
- Winner of the Clinical Education Program Future of Aging Award 2024
- Join a team of 120 onsite Allied Health professionals across 13 specialties
We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and creative Leisure & Lifestyle Assistants to complement our inter-disciplinary team in providing excellent individual and small group therapy that enhances our Residents’ quality of life at our Hunters Hill and Randwick Campuses.
This opportunity would suit those seeking casual employment. This is a Monday to Friday position, with the possibility of working on a Sunday. As a Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant you will adopt a holistic approach to develop, implement, and evaluate ‘best practice’ programs designed specifically for our Residents.
Essential Criteria:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or working towards
- Creativity with ability and knowledge of and understanding of effective engagement for groups and individuals
- Residential aged care experience and experience working with people living with dementia
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in documentation
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs for groups and individual therapy
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in the delivery and effective implementation of leisure programs
- Creative and cognitive based skills to run effective and stimulating groups
- Life skills will be highly regarded
About us:
Montefiore is an award-winning, Sydney-based aged care provider, with a proud 135-year history as a non-profit organisation founded on Jewish values. We support older members of the community to live with choice, dignity and wellbeing through trusted residential care, flexible home care and luxury retirement living.
What we offer:
We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes NFP salary packaging, generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave and an additional day off each month, and a highly supportive workplace culture with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and excellence.
For more information about Montefiore, including the diverse quality services that we offer, please visit: www.montefiore.org.au
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