Meaningful Life Partner - Western Regions

Grampians Health

Edenhope, Australia
$28.84–31.65/hour
Employment type: Full-time

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Description (EN)

$28.84 - $31.65 per hour + salary packaging & super | Meaningful Life Partner

Previously called leisure and lifestyle

About the role
An exciting opportunity is available to be a part of Grampians Health - residential aged care homes new Meaningful Life Model of Care. The Meaningful Life Partner is responsible for the implementation of meaningful engagement that gives daily purpose to our individual residents, bringing joy to all that we care for. This will be delivered through meaningful activities and purposeful engagement that supports a holistic wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Implement meaningful engagement, across the care community, that include activities that reflect a person-centred model of care, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
To deliver meaningful activities and person-centred engagement, that meets residents’ goals, needs and preferences.
Be responsible with the direction of the Meaningful Life Coordinator, to complete, all meaningful life residents’ assessments, care plans, resident iCare profiles and documentation.
Provide support to other team members, volunteers and students in the care community.
Ability to manage time effectively whilst following daily schedule, including the setting-up and cleaning up after activities.
Attend regular meaningful life team meetings and care community meetings as directed by the coordinator.
Advise coordinator and assist with organising resources required to support the meaningful life program.

Skills and experience

Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain.
A Qualification in dementia care is desirable.
Demonstrate an understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.
Excellent communication skill with the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, with strong computer and customer service skills.
Experience with the Aged Care software program iCare is desirable
Victorian Driver’s Licence

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Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact agedcarerecruitment@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Access to discounted health club membership
Staff rewards and recognition programs

Further Information

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

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