Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant - Casual Pool (Bordertown)

Job no: 877368
Work type: Casual
Location: South East
Categories: Community Services
  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Bordertown Memorial Hospital
  • Salary: $15.42 – $28.37 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual - OPS1
 

Join Our Team at Bordertown Memorial Hospital!

Are you enthusiastic about supporting individuals to lead fulfilling and independent lives? Bordertown Memorial Hospital is seeking dynamic and compassionate Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants to join our casual pool and enhance the quality of life for our residents.

About the Role: As a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant, you'll play a vital role in encouraging our residents to maintain their independence and participate in a diverse range of meaningful activities. Your role will be centered around supporting their individual needs, goals, and preferences, all while enhancing their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with implementing a comprehensive recreational program which contributes to a normal and enjoyable lifestyle for residents under the guidance of the Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator. 
  • Assess and involve residents in diverse activity programmes of their choice and refer to other programs as appropriate under the guidance of the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to ensure effective teamwork and adherence to policies and procedures. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of welfare, privacy, and rights for all residents in alignment with Bordertown Memorial Hospital and Commonwealth guidelines.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development, complete mandatory training, participate in performance appraisals, and seek peer discussions to enhance skills and job satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of residents through personalised and meaningful activities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, their families, and staff.
  • Ability to relate well to aged people and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Flexibility to work across various shifts and adapt to different needs within our casual pool.

Why Join Us?

  • Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives.
  • Enjoy flexibility with casual hours while gaining valuable experience in a respected healthcare environment.
  • As an employee of Limestone Coast Local Health Network we offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN  

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For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 877368

Application Closing Date

28 August 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

877368 Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Casual - Job Pack.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business