Leisure and Lifestyle Team Member

Kalyra Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,?

Meal and entertainment card

Free onsite parking

Annual appreciation events

Wellbeing programs andVaccinations

Job summary

Kalyra Communities in Adelaide is seeking a compassionate Lifestyle Team Member to enhance residents’ wellbeing through meaningful activities and one-on-one engagement in a warm, home-like aged care setting. You will deliver group and individual programs, support social, emotional and physical wellbeing, and help with outings and celebrations as part of a caring team.

Availability for fixed fortnightly roster is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lifestyle, recreational, or wellbeing programs in aged care or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Ability to engage residents in meaningful activities that promote wellbeing and independence.
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current First Aid and CPR accreditation.
• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Health, Individual Support, Community Services, or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful and engaging lifestyle activities.
• Support residents’ social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Encourage participation and foster positive relationships.
• Assist with outings, events, and special celebrations.
• Work as part of a caring and supportive team.
• Promote residents’ independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Certificate III/IV in Leisure and Health

First Aid & CPR certification

National Police Check

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Join a team that makes a meaningful difference every day!

It's different at Kalyra

Do you have a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care? Searching for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we are a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people’s lives.
For more than 130 years, our dedicated team has been supporting South Australians to enjoy life as they age. As a Lifestyle Team Member, you will be at the heart of creating meaningful moments for our residents. From group activities to one-on-one engagement, you will see the positive impact you make every day. Enjoy variety in your role while being supported by a welcoming, values-driven team that celebrates every success along the way.

Why Kalyra?

At Kalyra, we are committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we are a family where you will always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You will also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will find at Kalyra:

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax- free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650 and free onsite parking
• Annual "thank you" dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, and free vaccinations

Job Description

About the Role

As a Lifestyle Team Member at our residential aged care home, you will help enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. Through meaningful activities, social engagement, and genuine connection, you will create positive experiences that support residents’ independence, dignity, and sense of belonging in a warm, home-like environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful and engaging lifestyle activities.
• Support residents’ social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• Encourage participation and foster positive relationships.
• Assist with outings, events, and special celebrations.
• Work as part of a caring and supportive team.
• Promote residents’ independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Availability and Rostering

Availability to work a fixed fortnightly roster is required, including Wednesday to Friday shifts.

• Week 1: Thursday 1:00pm - 6:30pm and Friday 9:30am - 3:00pm
• Week 2: Wednesday 1:00pm - 6:30pm and Friday 9:30am - 3:00pm

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

You are a compassionate, empathetic and resilient person who deeply respects and seeks to enhance the wellbeing and dignity of older people. Your excellent care and interpersonal skills will facilitate our residents’ comfort and privacy, and you respect their individual preferences, values and beliefs.

You will bring:

• Experience delivering lifestyle, recreational, or wellbeing programs in aged care or a similar setting (Desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Ability to engage residents in meaningful activities that promote wellbeing and independence.
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current First Aid and CPR accreditation.
• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Health, Individual Support, Community Services, or a related qualification.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Availability to work twodays a week or more
• Ability to comply with safe work practices and food-safe handling practices
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English
• A reliable vehicle with current driver’s licence

Don’t have all the above? Don’t worry. What matters most is that you share our values of caring, commitment, strengths, community and enabling.