Aged Care Lifestyle & Wellbeing Assistant (Part-time)

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service; Echuca; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite café

Study leave

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant for the Yalukang Residential Aged Care site on a permanent part‑time basis. You will help plan and deliver leisure programs, tailored to residents' interests, culture and needs.

You will work with the Lifestyle Team Leader and care staff to promote wellbeing, independence and social connection, while documenting activities and supporting volunteers.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Influenza Vaccination and required immunisations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine commitment to improving quality of life for older people.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Flexible, positive and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individual and group lifestyle activities.
• Encourage participation in activities for wellbeing.
• Assist with events, celebrations and community outings.
• Complete social histories and resident profiles for person-centred programs.
• Support residents with dementia and complex needs through tailored activities.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff.
• Support volunteers in lifestyle programs.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

Police check

Working with Children Check

Vaccinations

Communication

People care

Team work

Organisation

Flexibility

Education

Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or related

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant for the Yalukang Residential Aged Care site on a permanent part‑time basis. You will help plan and deliver leisure programs, tailored to residents' interests, culture and needs.

You will work with the Lifestyle Team Leader and care staff to promote wellbeing, independence and social connection, while documenting activities and supporting volunteers.