Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant - Enrich Aged Care

VMCH; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

VMCH is seeking an enthusiastic Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to help residents participate in activities aligned with their care plans and individual needs. The role involves supporting engagement, promoting healthy lifestyles, and working within a friendly team in an aged care setting.

Responsibilities include identifying engagement strategies, organizing dementia-friendly activities, assessing needs under supervision, and developing plans to maximise resident participation and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Certificate III in Leisure and Health or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience working in an aged care facility
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Identify engagement strategies with residents to maximise participation.
• Organise activities for residents, including those living with dementia, using familiar routines.
• Assess residents' leisure and health needs under guidance of an experienced worker.
• Collect and review information to establish residents' needs.
• Develop strategies to manage challenging behaviour and maximise participation in activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Initiative

Education

Certificate III in Leisure and Health

First Aid Certificate

Job description

VMCH is seeking an enthusiastic Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to help residents participate in activities aligned with their care plans and individual needs. The role involves supporting engagement, promoting healthy lifestyles, and working within a friendly team in an aged care setting.

Responsibilities include identifying engagement strategies, organizing dementia-friendly activities, assessing needs under supervision, and developing plans to maximise resident participation and wellbeing.