Lifestyle Assistant
Location: Eldercare Allambi at Glengowrie
Type: Permanent Part Time
Week 1 - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10:00 - 16:00 + Saturday 13:30 - 16:30
Week 2 - Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 + Saturday 13:30 - 16:30
Join the vibrant Wellbeing & Lifestyle Team as a Lifestyle Assistant, where you'll play an active role in creating engaging leisure experiences for residents. Working closely with our experienced team, you'll support residents to participate in meaningful activities while ensuring their needs are met with care and respect.
You will be responsible for
- Bring joy and energy to our residents by reviewing and enhancing their engagement in lifestyle programs
- Help plan and facilitate exciting group activities tailored to residents’ interests, from lively sing-alongs and concert parties to friendly games and social outings
- Under the guidance of the Wellbeing Consultant, contribute to the development and evaluation of meaningful experiences for individuals and groups
- Support residents in participating as independently as possible, ensuring their comfort and enjoyment
- Keep leisure equipment in top shape, set up engaging spaces, and promptly report any changes in participation to the Registered Nurse
- Assist the Wellbeing Consultant to manage supplies, track costs, and oversee financial transactions related to Lifestyle Services
- Provide guidance and encouragement to volunteers and students, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive environment!
What you will bring to the role
- Hold or in the process of obtaining qualifications related to leisure, health or community services.
- Experienced in planning and facilitating recreational and leisure pursuits, including themed events and functions.
- Specific experience in working with Older People
- Be passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.
Why Choose Eldercare?
- Enjoy meaningful work in a welcoming aged care setting
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive team where everyone’s effort counts
- Make a lasting impact in your local community
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Priti Sachdev, Wellbeing Consultant on 8295 3733 or via email [email protected]
For information on how to apply & to view the Job & Person Specification, please click here.
To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.
Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.
All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.
