AddressEmployment Type: Permanent part time
Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: AUD $28 - $32 per hour
Location: Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged, Bendigo.
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Contact: Sarah Nind - *****@mercy.com.au
Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
Join us as a Lifestyle Assistant, and help us fuel joy and connection through personalised engagement to aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you.
About the opportunity
At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Lifestyle Assistant, you'll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.
A Lifestyle Assistant should assess the occupational, spiritual, psychosocial, cultural and cognitive needs of the elderly residents on a regular basis, as well as coordinate with the other workers. This is a key part to keeping the lifestyle program at a facility fresh and stimulating.
What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A NDIS Clearance
Why Mercy Health?
We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you'll love about working with us:
- 100+ years of caring …
We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Lifestyle Assistant, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
- A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
- Countless moments and lives …
As a Lifestyle Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the quality of life of our older people, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
- … And so much more to come.
We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together.
You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
- Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
- Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
