Lifestyle Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Salvation Army

Collaroy, NSW, Australia
Base: above award wages + super + allowances; bonu...
Support recreational programs delivery
Work with people living with dementia
Communicate effectively with residents and families
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities focused on transforming lives and futures for the better

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities focused on transforming lives and futures for the better.
  • The Lifestyle Assistant role involves creating positive experiences through innovative recreational activities for aged care residents, including those living with dementia.
  • Benefits include above award wages plus super and allowances, generous salary packaging, paid parental leave, career progression opportunities, and support for learning and development.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities focused on transforming lives and futures for the better.

Salary

Base: Above Award wages plus super and allowances; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support recreational programs delivery
  • Work with people living with dementia
  • Communicate effectively with residents and families
  • Promote Christian values and ethos
  • Use initiative to create positive experiences
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic and patient approach
  • Team player with independent work ability
  • Enthusiasm for aged care support
  • Commitment to work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Cert IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
  • Experience working with aged and aged related conditions
  • National Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check for child facing roles

Work Rights

National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check required

Tailored Resume

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