Lifestyle Assistant – Community Role

About us:

‘The Life Care Way’ is how we work and how we all contribute to creating a positive, thoughtful and inspiring work environment where everyone can thrive.

Our people, and their Integrity, Respect, Engagement, Excellence and Teamwork are the foundations of our organisation.

The Gaynes Park Suites are an innovative and new category of seniors living that has been created by Life Care to support people with a range of domestic, hospitality and wellbeing services. Our goal is to support people to live independently, confidently and effortlessly and provide peace of mind as they age.

Gaynes Park Suites is co-located with Gaynes Park Manor and forms part of a beautiful campus providing shared spaces including outdoor terrace and barbeque area and landscaped gardens.

The Suites have the amazing Four Seasons Restaurant and spacious residents lounge, library and games areas for personal use and to share with friends.

We have recently introduced a range of well-being activities including exercise classes, cognitive support and social activities including bus outings as a response to the residents Live Every Day experiences.

About the opportunity:

As the LED – Gaynes Park Suites, you are responsible for managing the day to day care and support functions for consumers to achieve their maximum degree of independence and actively create and promote an environment that will enhance each person’s ability to Live Every Day.

We are now seeking to engage motivated LED team members for permanent part time shifts who will:
• Provide both direct care and support to residents and deliver a number of wellbeing activities
• Actively promote an environment that will enhance each person’s Live Every Day experience.
• Work with other members of the team to create a positive, friendly and happy environment
• Engage with residents to deliver a Live Every Day experience.
• Work respectfully with each individual who is in need of support
• Work in a safe manner, contributing to our safety culture and positive work environment
• Demonstrate reliability and a commitment to Life Care and our values

What you absolutely must possess to be a part of Our Team:

• A natural ability to engage with older people
• A respectful approach that supports people based on their choices
• a friendly kind and caring manner to providing support and care to people and their families
• Excellent time management

In return we can offer you:

• A sense of belonging in a team that will support you to do a great job
• An exciting role providing opportunities to build wonderful relationships
• The confidence that comes from being well trained
• Opportunities to help make the difference in people’s lives by supporting them to Live Every Day
• Salary Packaging benefits including Entertainment & Meals Card which gives you more cash on pay day.

To apply, you’ll need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or,
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or,
• Relevant qualification in the behavioural sciences, aged care or community services fields
• An ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (NCC)
• Unencumbered Class C South Australian Driers Licence
• 2021 Flu Vaccination record 
• COVID-19 Vaccinations

Suitably qualified Respite Support Workers, Personal Care Workers and Lifestyle Assistants apply now!