Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Northgate House
Core
Design and deliver meaningful recreational and lifestyle activities to support the wellbeing, independence, and dignity of older people living with complex dementia and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in a neuro-behavioral unit.
Role type
Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant (Aged Care/Mental Health)
Builds
Recreational and lifestyle programs for residents
Domain
Healthcare (Aged Care & Mental Health)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Activity planning, care planning collaboration, relationship building, documentation, person-centred care, conflict resolution, resilience
Preferred skills
Qualification in Leisure and Health or Community Services, experience in aged care or mental health settings
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate individual and group activities tailored to residents' interests and therapeutic goals; Contribute to lifestyle assessments and care planning with nursing and allied health staff; Build relationships with residents, families, and carers; Maintain accurate documentation of activity participation and resident responses
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC