LIFESTYLE OFFICER

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a Lifestyle Officer you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of SVCS Auburn. Drawing on your care experience, you will actively contribute to the delivery of engaging lifestyle opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual needs of our residents.Our facility offers residents a supportive and welcoming environment, with Residential Living aged care, Independent Living and Community Living services all available at the same location. This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 3 days per week (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)- please apply if your availability matches in full. What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.Things that work for us:Certificate III in Individual Support essential. Leisure qualification highly regarded.Experience working as a carer AND in Leisure & Lifestyle in an aged care facility.Ability to collaborate seamlessly with the pastoral care, care & clinical, and food services teams to create and implement meaningful engagement activities.A commitment to person-centred care, demonstrating a deep understanding and passion for enhancing residents' well-being.Ability to leverage your experience in working with individuals living with dementia (or Huntington's) to bring valuable insights to our care approach.Capacity to infuse energy and enthusiasm into your role, fostering an environment that enables residents to actively participate in and enjoy meaningful activities.Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to follow directives as per care planUnderstanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilitiesUp-to-date National Police Certificate and Vaccinations against Influenza and Covid-19NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.Things that work for you:Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumOpportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community care spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)Why become part of the St Vincent's Care Family?Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.Reconciliation Action PlanSt Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auInterested? Apply online today as applications will be progressed throughout the advertising period!Resumes submitted via email will not be considered- thank you for applying online. No agencies please.