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Anglicare''s Cleveland Home & Community team provides support and services that enable our clients to maintain their independence - living happily and healthily within their own homes. We recognize that one size does not fit all, and working together is the key to great outcomes. We have an opportunity for a Full-Time Lifestyle Assistant to join us working with a group of awesome, hard-working, and caring individuals. The Lifestyle Assistant''s primary responsibility is to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and lifestyle programs which enable clients to participate in a variety of experiences which improve their quality of life, taking into account the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of each individual within Anglicare Southern Queensland (Anglicare). The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for ensuring client safety at all times and providing services to clients under the direction and supervision of a Diversional Therapist and/or other team members as per the Community Services branch structure. The hours of this role are expected between 8 am - 4pm and the role includes driving a Minibus and transporting clients to the Respite centre. The pay-rate for the role would be between $35.77-$39.94/hour depending on your experience. About You An experienced Aged Care or Disability Services professional, you will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes: Experience in conducting activity programs/therapy, diversional therapy and recreations. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team. Demonstrated commitment to continuously upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies. Experience in care of the elderly or evidence of interest in working within aged care. Experience within a community services, not for profit or similar organisation. To be successful in this position, you will have Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check: o Current National Police Check OR o Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. NB: NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is mandatory for Services/Facilities deliveringservices to NDIS clients. o Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a countryother than Australia after turning 16. Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle Dual Certification in Cert III in aged care (or equivalent) and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) preferred Current First Aid and CPR Certification Anglicare strongly encourages you to stay up to date with the immunisations recommended foryour role, as outlined in our Worker''s Immunisation Procedure. Why you''ll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland Voted Reader''s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row. Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need. Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility. Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities. Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550). Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars! Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank. Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!). Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral. Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support. A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support. Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process. Please apply online attaching your current resume and responding to our questionnaire. #J-18808-Ljbffr