The Role The Day Club Assistant provides small group activities implementation and facilitation along with the provision of personal support and care to Club Clients. This position is offered on a Casual Basis in our Day Club – Northern Suburbs. We are looking for a Day Club Assistant that will be available Monday to Tuesday 0800 - 1600. Key responsibilities: Perform all duties and interactions with management, staff, residents and their families, visiting health professionals and any other person in the work environment Support the maintenance or restoration of the client’s independence Drive a day club van to collect clients from their residence and back, outings in the community Assists the client with maintaining personal hygiene including dental hygiene, laundering personal items, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence hygiene needs Provides appropriate support as documented in specific care plans in regard to medication, nutrition, mobility, social and behavioural and personal care Plans programs and collaborates with colleagues to present activities Maintains open and respectful communication in the workplace with all other staff and colleagues Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings as required by Coordinator Essential Criteria: Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity) Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checks Valid ‘C’ Class Driver’s License Experience working with people with dementia Certificate III in Individual Support / Community Service (Aged Care) or equivalent (desirable) Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable) Please note this is an internal vacancy. Staff are encouraged to apply within the closing date. A copy of the full position description is available on the link below.
