• Part-Time, ongoing position
• $35+ hourly rate
• Access to salary packaging and great staff benefits

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their roles. That's why we're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments, as well as opportunities for attending staff-development to increase your skills and hone your practice

About the role

The Lifestyle Worker role provides high-quality, person-centred support for consumers, while working as part of the EADC team. The Lifestyle Worker will work with consumers with low to complex needs and their carers toward achieving individual care plan goals while meeting the group's needs as a whole.

The role requires skills in working collaboratively with older people, including people with dementia and people with disabilities, and their carers. Encouraging client independence and participation in their community is also required.

Your daily duties will vary but will include:

• Facilitate group activities
• Provide Flexible Respite services to carers in their preferred location
• Set up and storage of necessary equipment and resources
• Participant transport, including driving the centre car and mini bus
• Supervise and physically assist participant transport, including arrivals and departures from buses, cars and taxis
• Provide personal care, medical assistance, and support
• Monitor, report and document individual client needs, changes in health and well-being, and progress against individual care goals
• Document daily client file notes and record attendance in the client management system (TrakCare)

Additional information can be found in the Position Description attached on the cohealth careers page.

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Social Support and Flexible Respite programs that meet the needs of older people, people with disabilities, and people with memory impairment
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Experience in developing and documenting client care plans and reviews
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Computer literacy, knowledge of outlook and Trak care an asset
• Understanding of the broader aged care sector including Aged Care Accreditation
• All Healthcare workers in Victoria are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you will need to provide evidence before commencing employment with Cohealth.

Why join us?

As part of our team, you will thrive through a culture of professional growth, workplace flexibility and staff health & wellbeing initiatives, flexible roster and hours to provide a work life balance.

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the four questions provided on Talent Propeller. Please note we require a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be considered for this role.

In line with our commitment to have a workforce that reflects the community we're serving, we strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+ and/or with disability.

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