Lifestyle Assistant

St Jude's Aged Care; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St Jude’s Health Care Group in Bicton is seeking a part-time Lifestyle Assistant to help develop and oversee a leisure and activity program tailored to residents' preferences.

You will work with therapists to deliver therapy programs and coordinate with the Lifestyle Coordinator to create social activities within the facility.

The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and an inclusive approach to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, including dementia support and therapy program delivery.
• Strong communication, empathy and time management skills.
• Must obtain or be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Hold a driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resident care plans focused on social, emotional, and leisure needs in collaboration with residents and families
• Support the delivery and evaluation of individual and group activity programs, including therapy plans from allied health professionals
• Plan and promote diverse monthly programs within budget, fostering engagement across staff, volunteers, and pastoral care
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and risk management policies; maintain accurate records and reports
• Collaborate with Lifestyle Coordinators to deliver high-quality services and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Uphold professionalism, adhere to workplace safety standards, and follow the Aged Care Code of Conduct

Skills

Aged care experience

Dementia care

Communication skills

Time management

NDIS check

Driver's license

Job description

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St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982.With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The Lifestyle Assistant’s primary goal is to help develop and oversee a lifestyle program that reflects residents’ preferences and enables individuals to maximise their abilities. This role acknowledges the physical, social, cultural, and religious backgrounds each person brings into the aged care setting. The Lifestyle Assistant will assist with the delivery of therapy programs designed by the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. They will work closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator in delivering this program, ensuring it serves as a central point of social activity and emotional connection within the facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain resident care plans focused on social, emotional, and leisure needs in collaboration with residents and families
• Support the delivery and evaluation of individual and group activity programs, including therapy plans from allied health professionals
• Plan and promote diverse monthly programs within budget, fostering engagement across staff, volunteers, and pastoral care
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and risk management policies; maintain accurate records and reports
• Collaborate with Lifestyle Coordinators to deliver high-quality services and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Uphold professionalism, adhere to workplace safety standards, and follow the Aged Care Code of Conduct

This role is being hired on a permanent part-time basis and is located out of our charming facility in Bicton.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

• Experience in aged care, including dementia support and therapy program delivery
• Strong communication, empathy and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of community programs and aged care services
• Must obtain or be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Hold a driver's licence

Carinya of Bicton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.