Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more! 

• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

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 is a Part Time role located at Club Bassendean (Mon, Wed, Fri 8AM-4PM)

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

ABOUT YOU

The work undertaken by a Day Club Assistant involves fairly constant physical activity varying from a low to high intensity but predominantly of low-medium intensity. There main role involves conducting programs to promote and / or maintain function through individual and group activity sessions.

Competencies & Behaviours

• Passionate to deliver outstanding care and services in line with the Amana Living Philosophy of Care
• Professional and friendly personality and manner with the sensitivity and maturity to provide personal care to other persons
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• A self-starter with highly developed communication skills

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations
• Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical assessment
• Valid ‘C’ Class Drivers License and personal vehicle
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Certificate III in Community Service (Aged Care) or equivalent (desirable)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience working with people with dementia (desirable)

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.