Lifestyle Officer | Vermont South

Company description:

Established in 1840, we're Australia's first member-owned wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to more than 700,000 Australians. Today, while we've grown to a company of nearly 7000 employees, our focus remains the same as it was 180 years ago — to deliver Real Wellbeing for our customers, members and the community.

Job description:

Do you want to make a difference working to assist the lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections in a rewarding community?

What's on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do.  Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• $31.02 per hour base plus super.
• Permanent hours for work life balance
• Additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days as well as up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts. 

Your New Role:

Come and join the team at Victoria Grange Aged Care where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning ‘Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in aged care.

At Victoria Grange Aged Care we are proud of our culture; we are an embracing and supportive team, we welcome resident preferences and choice, we connect to engage our community of residents, families and care staff. 

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Lifestyle Officer to join our friendly team in Vermont Southon a Full-Time basis 5 days a week from 9:00am - 5.00pm.

What does your new role look like?

• Actively encouraging residents to participate in a variety of meaningful activities and assist in their delivery.
• Ensuring a high level of resident satisfaction at all times
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, and volunteers

• Assisting with care plans and programs
• Continually exploring new opportunities and programs to meet the holistic needs of our residents.
• Ensuring all reporting requirements are efficiently completed.  

About you:

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.  You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Certification IV in Leisure and Health - essential
• Experience in Aged Care, Community Living or Health Services
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• A person-centred focus and commitment to providing a high level of service
• Proven initiative and the ability to think outside the box when tailoring activities.
• Experience working with people living with Dementia or Alzheimer's highly regarded
• Willing to obtain a NDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for Influenza (2024) and COVID 19 (2 Doses)

If you're seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful customer relationships - please apply today.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan