Overview

Bolton Clarke is one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Responsibilities

- Assist Diversional Therapist or Residential Manager in implementing Leisure and Lifestyle Programs.
- Evaluate individual residents’ needs, collaborate with volunteers, tailor personal care plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of those plans to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Contribute to the organisation's pursuit of accreditation for the Leisure and Lifestyle Program and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyses individual needs and interests, provide tailored support and stimulate personal growth in psychology, social interaction, emotions, spirituality, cognition, and physical well-being.
- Collaborate with the Diversional Therapist or Residential Manager to tailor therapeutic activities to meet residents' individual needs and preferences, in consultation with the Registered Nurse or other relevant staff.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of individual plans and activities and identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in the development and implementation of innovative leisure and lifestyle programs and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Qualifications

- Diploma preferred; Lifestyle Management, Gerontology, Social Work is preferred.



Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
- Minimal experience as a Lifestyle Assistant tailoring leisure and lifestyle programs in aged care services is preferred.
- Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy is preferred.
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices and cultural sensitivity.
- Proficient in Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Care Planning, Person Centered Practice, Customer Needs Assessment and Program Management skills.
- Excellent communication, customer experience, planning and prioritisation skills.

Location

Located only minutes from the heart of Bundaberg, Fairways. Joining this team you will enjoy the tropical climate and relaxed pace of our welcoming community with a range of leisure amenities, events, and social activities.

Advantages

- Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs.
- A caring team environment with solid clinical and allied health support.
- Career progression and development opportunities.
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free.
- Private health insurance and gym discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bolton Clarke is committed to diversity and inclusion. We expect staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

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📌 Lifestyle Assistant (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Bolton Clarke Group
📍 Bundaberg Central