Lifestyle Assistant

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

Our Noble Park facility is looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Assistant to join the team. Supporting our Lifestyle Coordinator, the Lifestyle Assistant will help with the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs to enhance and support the individual needs of residents.

 As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will promote and assist our residents participate in meaningful activities whilst maintaining friendly and supportive professional relationships. You will be making a profound difference in the lives our residents, enabling them to live their BEST life.

 You will be responsible for:

• Participating in the development and delivery of lifestyle programs to our residents, ensuring residents are able to participate and enjoy the programs
• Assist with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interests
• provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends

About you

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.

This is the place for you if you:

• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure (desirable)
• Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable) 
• Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their families
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Experience as a Personal Care Worker in Aged Care highly regarded
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• A current Working With Children’s Check
• Have Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials to work in Aged Care

• A current Working With Children’s Check (VIC) or willingness to obtain one
• Full Australian working rights
• A current Police Records Check or be willing to undertake this process
• All current Flu and Covid vaccinations as required

Why work with Uniting AgeWell

• Collaborative and innovative team spirit in a supportive values-based organisation and workplace
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Paid overtime, staff education and training 
• Flexible rosters for casual and part time available
• Values based leading Aged Care provider with great work place culture
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Easy to access facilities with free on/off site parking and also public transport right outside the door

Bring your BEST self to People and Culture at Uniting AgeWell – apply now!
Suitable candidates will be contacted and the role may be filled prior to this date.

Choose a career with purpose at Uniting AgeWell, APPLY NOW. For further information contact the Recruitment team at ***********@unitingagewell.org