In this role, you will be a member of the Positive Living Team who works closely with the Resident Support Counsellor, Positive Living Assistants and volunteers. The Positive Living Team Leader is responsible for review of current positive living and lifestyle programs and provision of services across Feros Village Bangalow residential.A strong focus of this role is on the integration of healthy active ageing, and community engagement into the programs. Life Style Program design will aim to create a life worth living and activities that are meaningful to our residents. Another key area will be training for staff, education for residents and ensuring sustainability of the lifestyle program by growing our volunteer base. What will I be doing as the Positive Living Team Leader?Working 42 hours per fortnight at our Bangalow VillageOrganisation and coordination of eventsAssisting with the coordination of the volunteer programContributing to care planning and ongoing evaluation of the positive living programProviding direction and mentoring to positive living assistants with documentationProviding education to staff, residents and relatives on factors relevant to the positive living programBeing actively involved and proactive in ensuring all continuous improvement activities are documentedDesigning the lifestyle calendar ensuring individual residents recreational needs and wants are catered forImplementing and supporting a healthy active aging and falls risk minimisation programs (under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Physiotherapist) Essential boxes to tick:A passion for residential care and developing meaningful and engaging programs and activities for residentsExperience in providing lifestyle and falls prevention opportunities for older peopleExperience in leading a teamAn interest in complementary therapiesDemonstration of a dynamic and creative approach to workCurrent first aid certificateCertificate III in Aged Care or working towards it (desirable) Work Perks (the goodies!):Be part of an organisation who’s shaking up the aged care industryBacked by a training and development team committed to your continuous learningSmash your New Year’s resolutions with a free gym membershipKeeping health and well-being at the top of mind, take advantage of our Employee Assistance ProgramA chance to be recognised and rewardedWe’re on the good side, supporting people to live vibrant, healthy, independent and connected livesPlus, meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every day About Feros Care:Feros Care is a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation offering a range of aged, disability and community care services. What we care most about is helping people live bolder lives. Better connected. More active. More fulfilling.We don’t just want our clients to live. We want them to dream. To get their feet wet and their hands dirty. To laugh, have friends, be happy. We call it growing bold and for over 30 years, we are making it real, both for older Australians and those living with disability. Apply Now!Variety is the spice of life - everyone is welcome and everyone matters at Feros Care. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, embracing all people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.Feros Care acknowledges the traditional owners of this land, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of this Country. We also pay respects to Elders past and present, who strive to build a better and more sustainable future for future generations.When successful, you will be required to undertake a criminal records check in accordance with legislation and provide proof of your right to work in Australia.
20
AUD
Australia - NSW
Lismore & Far North Coast
Bangalow
2479