Casual Aged Care Lifestyle & Wellbeing Assistant

Yackandandah Health; Yackandandah; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to

12% Superannuation

Paid Overtime + Annual Leave with 17.5

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite & Online career development

Flexibility - range of shifts

Award-winning culture programs

Job summary

Yackandandah Health is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant in Victoria to support residents with engaging activities and wellbeing. The role is ideal for a new graduate or someone starting in lifestyle and wellbeing within aged care, working about 3 days per week.

A Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Aged Care is required; the role values a caring, energetic approach and genuine connection with older people. Prior experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Aged Care is required.
• Experience in daily care and activities for clients is preferred but not essential.
• NDIS Worker Clearance (or willingness to obtain) is expected.
• Demonstrates person-centred approach and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities based on residents’ interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Encourage social connection, participation and wellbeing.
• Work alongside the Lifestyle and Care Teams.
• Assist with maintaining basic lifestyle records and documentation.
• Follow our person-centred policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Caregiving

Customer service

Education

Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Aged Care

Job description

Yackandandah Health is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant in Victoria to support residents with engaging activities and wellbeing. The role is ideal for a new graduate or someone starting in lifestyle and wellbeing within aged care, working about 3 days per week.

A Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Aged Care is required; the role values a caring, energetic approach and genuine connection with older people. Prior experience is not essential.