Organisation : cohealth via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Essendon)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 2 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
Who is cohealth?
For more information about cohealth and the services provided, please visit our website: www.cohealth.org.au
About the role
- Part time 0.69 EFT, ongoing
- Monday to Thursday, and alternate Fridays
- Based at Essendon Adult Day Centre
The Essendon Adult Day Centre (EADC) provides a range of day programs for older people with high needs, including those who are frail and/or living with memory loss /dementia and/or other disabilities.
We put our people first. We recognise that our success is a direct reflection of the calibre of our staff. We are dedicated to creating a working culture where you can flourish, and we work to ensure that all our positions are challenging and rewarding, where you can utilise and further develop your skills to truly make a difference. We also offer;
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Our full support
- Work-life balance with the flexibility of part-time hours
- Not for Profit ‘Salary Sacrificing’ benefits on top of your salary
The programs provide opportunity for meaningful social engagement and activities in a supportive environment, Program activities are designed to optimise participants’ health and wellbeing and draw on their personal strengths. The program aims to build capacity, prolong independent community living and enhance physical activity, cognitive stimulation, healthy nutrition, emotional well-being and social inclusion.
This rewarding position is suited to someone who is passionate about working in a rewarding field, enthusiastic, open-minded and compassionate, in addition to;
- Sound knowledge base and relevant experience in running PAGs with this client group;
- Possessing well developed time management and organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task;
- Having the ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with clients, staff and partner organisations;
- Actively listening to, and seeking out opinions and ideas from others, including participants and carers; and
- Holding a current Victorian driver’s licence.
Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the position description.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Planned Activity Group (PAG) Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Health_–_General