Are you passionate about improving the lives of older people through connection, creativity and community?
Join our team at Peninsula Grange or Racecourse Grange Aged Care in Mornington, where we're leading the way with our award-winning Better Together model—focused on enriching the lives of our residents through meaningful engagement and person-centred care.
Whether you're a qualified lifestyle professional or someone passionate about enriching the lives of older people through meaningful engagement and connection, we'd love to hear from you.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive hourly rates aligned to experience and qualifications
- Lifestyle Assistant: from $36.26 per hour + super
- Lifestyle Companion: $40.30 per hour + super
- Additional Wellbeing & Community leave days
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (equal for both parents)
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts
About the Roles:
As a member of our Lifestyle team, you'll play an important role in creating meaningful experiences that support the physical, emotional, cognitive and social wellbeing of our residents.
Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may work as a Lifestyle Assistant supporting the delivery of activities and programs, or as a Lifestyle Companion taking a lead role in planning, implementing and evaluating lifestyle programs.
Responsibilities may include:
- Delivering engaging group and individual activities
- Building genuine connections with residents
- Encouraging participation and social engagement
- Supporting outings and community activities
- Assisting with or leading lifestyle program planning and delivery
- Maintaining documentation and resident records
- Working collaboratively with families, volunteers and the wider care team
About you:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (mandatory for Lifestyle Companion roles)
- Experience in Aged Care, Community, or Health Services
- A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and confidence driving a 12-seater van
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A genuine person-centred approach to care
- Creativity and initiative in developing engaging activities
- Confidence working with individuals living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s (highly regarded)
- Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations
Available roles:
- Lifestyle Companion - Part-Time (30 hours per week) Sunday to Wednesday | 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Multiple Casual Opportunities - Flexible availability across 7 days
If you're looking for a role with genuine purpose where you can build meaningful relationships and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you and please apply today.
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit :https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan
