Lifestyle Assistant

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service; Echuca; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite café

Study leave

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant for the Yalukang Residential Aged Care site on a permanent part‑time basis. You will help plan and deliver leisure programs, tailored to residents' interests, culture and needs.

You will work with the Lifestyle Team Leader and care staff to promote wellbeing, independence and social connection, while documenting activities and supporting volunteers.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Influenza Vaccination and required immunisations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine commitment to improving 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.
• Encourage participation in activities for wellbeing.
• Assist with events, celebrations and community outings.
• Complete social histories and resident profiles for person-centred programs.
• Support residents with dementia and complex needs through tailored activities.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff.
• Support volunteers in lifestyle programs.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

Police check

Working with Children Check

Vaccinations

Communication

People care

Team work

Organisation

Flexibility

Education

Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or related

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service – Bendigo VIC

Lifestyle Assistant

Permanent Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight

Create Meaningful Moments Every Day

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and community-minded individual to join our team as a Lifestyle Assistant at Yalukang Residential Aged Care on a Permanent Part Time basis.

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.

As a valued member of our Residential Aged Care team, you will enjoy the security and benefits of permanent employment while making a genuine difference in the lives of older people. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and contribute to a vibrant, person-centred environment.

If you are passionate about supporting older people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives 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 approaches
• Experience 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/

Further information can be obtained by contacting Meaghan Douglas, Director Clinical Operations on 0429 146 *** or email *********@redhs.com.au

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.

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.

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.