Lifestyle Assistant

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Onsite café

Flexible leave options

Study leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) in Bendigo VIC invites applications for a Casual Lifestyle Assistant at Yalukang Residential Aged Care. You will help plan and deliver engaging activities, tailoring programs to residents’ interests and cultural needs, while supporting wellbeing and social connection.

You will work under the Lifestyle Team Leader, coordinating with nurses and allied staff, and may assist with events, community outings and volunteer supervision, contributing to

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check is required.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Current Influenza Vaccination and other REDHS immunisations as per policy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to enhancing 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 for residents.
• Encourage participation to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual wellbeing.
• Assist with events, celebrations, entertainment programs and outings.
• Complete social histories and resident profiles for person-centred programs.
• Support residents with dementia and complex needs through tailored activities.
• Foster an inclusive environment respecting residents' choices and dignity.
• Collaborate with nursing, care and allied health staff to support wellbeing.
• Support volunteers in lifestyle programs and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation & time management

Compassionate approach

Education

Certificate III/IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or related

Job description

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service – Bendigo VIC

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

“To be a trusted leader in our rural health care”

“To be a trusted leader in our rural health care”

Lifestyle Assistant

Casual - Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS)

Create Meaningful Moments Every Day

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking caring, enthusiastic and community-minded individuals to join our team as Lifestyle Assistants at Yalukang Residential Aged Care.

This rewarding role supports the delivery of engaging leisure and lifestyle programs that enhance residents' wellbeing, independence, social connection and quality of life. Working under the guidance of the Lifestyle Team Leader, you will help create meaningful experiences that reflect each resident's interests, preferences, culture and individual needs.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and enjoy bringing energy, creativity and compassion to your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will:

• Support the planning and delivery of individual and group lifestyle activities for residents
• Encourage participation in activities that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual wellbeing
• Assist with special events, celebrations, entertainment programs and community outings
• Complete social histories and resident profiles to help develop person-centred lifestyle programs
• Support residents living with dementia and those with individual or complex needs through tailored activities
• Foster a respectful and inclusive environment where residents' choices, dignity and individuality are valued
• Work collaboratively with nursing, care and allied health staff to support resident wellbeing
• Provide support and guidance to volunteers participating in lifestyle programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Current National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Influenza Vaccination and any other required immunisations in accordance with REDHS policy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life of older people
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A flexible, positive and compassionate approach

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy, Individual Support or a related qualification
• Experience facilitating lifestyle, recreational or wellbeing programs for older people
• Knowledge of person-centred aged care practices
• Understanding of dementia-friendly engagement approachesExperience coordinating activities, events or community outings
• Sound computer and documentation skills

View the Position Description that contains full details of the position, or go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/

Why do our staff like working for us?

When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community.

At REDHS we provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care

Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well-being

We have an onsite café that serves great coffee!

What are the benefits for you?

We offer competitive rates of pay

You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay

There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave

You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave

We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family

You will have free use of our onsite gymnasium

To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check and a current influenza vaccination.

REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murry River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.

We are a Small Rural Health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.

We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.