Resident Lifestyle Officer - Sandstrom

About The Role

Aegis Sandstrom is a small and homely facility located opposite the Mt Lawley railway station.  Aegis offers a broad range of accommodation and lifestyles for 48 residents. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven individual to join our lifestyle team as the Resident Lifestyle Officer as well as Therapy Assistant on a permanent part time basis.  The hours are 38 per fortnight as RLO and 12 hours as a therapy assistant Monday to Friday.

The Resident Lifestyle Officer role is integral to the Therapy Team, and responsible for the following: -

• The integration of all aspects of customer experience, lifestyle, and excellence in dining in the facility.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive, meaningful, and enjoyable lifestyle programs.
• Provide support to residents to ensure the Excellence in Dining (EiD) principles are adhered to. 
• Actively promotes the residents right to privacy, dignity, and freedom of choice.
• Provide a one-point contact for residents and family members to ensure delivery of lifestyle commitments.
• Arrange intergenerational activities, booking activities and bus trips.
• Arrange Resident and Relative Meetings
• Set up the Resident Committee

 About Aegis

The Aegis Aged Care Group has been providing quality care services to West Australians for 40 years. We are committed to excellence through imagination and innovation, providing a quality life for those who live in one of our 28 Care Facilities in WA. Aegis is our State’s largest Residential Aged Care Provider employing over 3,500 staff.

Our culture of coaching and continuous improvement means not only will you get to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, but also within a company that fosters the growth of all employees.

While working at Aegis, we will provide you with a range of benefits including:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
• Employee discounts from a number of trusted businesses.

 Requirements of the role

• This is a senior position and applicants MUST have at least four (4) years’ experience as a Therapy Assistant in Aged care.
•  Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
•  Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and coach staff to deliver quality lifestyle and therapy activities.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• A genuine interest in and empathy for the elderly.
•  A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent higher experience
•  Aged care and dementia experience. Have full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.

How To Apply

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