Activities/Lifestyle Coordinator

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

 

• Permanent 
• Full Time at 76 hrs per f/n
• Health Care Worker Grade 1 - IN37
• Caulfield Hospital Location
• Great staff benefits!

Department

WARD ACG: ACG is a secure unit which provides slow stream rehabilitation, and incorporates a 15 bed area specialising in the care of patients with delirium and /or dementia and associated behavioural issues.

Position Summary

The Activities/Lifestyle Coordinator works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patients identified therapeutic goals. The overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups to improve their quality of life. The Activities Coordinator aims to provide meaningful activities for patients with cognitive impairments to reduce patient agitation and improve mood. Activities that are coordinated and delivered by the Activities Coordinator include;

• Daily exercise programs with an aim to improve function and mobility
• Communal dining and the provision of meal time support including meal set up and feeding assistance
• Other programs such as music therapy, diversional activities and socialisation programs for people with behavioural disturbances.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting desirable but not essential
• Basic computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

 

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Joanne Culton at [email protected] 

Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 26th September 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au