Lifestyle Assistant | Aged Care

Infinite Aged Care; Banora Point; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time shifts

Work-life balance

Salary Packaging

Training & development

Referral program

Fitness Passport

EAP

Career progression

Job summary

Infinite Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant for our Tweed Heads care home. You will support residents with personal care and encourage participation in meaningful lifestyle programs, promoting wellbeing and engagement daily.

Ideal candidates will have empathy, strong communication, and a team-based approach, with readiness to work across a 7-day roster and provide compassionate, resident-centred care.

Qualifications

• Empathic approach to elder care and resident wellbeing.
• Effective communication with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a team and manage time well.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage participation in lifestyle programs and social activities.
• Engage with residents one-on-one to build rapport and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with nursing and resident engagement teams to ensure timely, compassionate care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Make Every Day Meaningful

At Infin8 Care, our Lifestyle Assistants play a vital role in creating positive and engaging experiences for our residents. If you're passionate about helping older Australians stay connected, active, and living life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you.

In this rewarding role, you'll support residents with personal care while encouraging participation in meaningful lifestyle programs, social activities, and one-on-one engagement. You'll help foster connection, promote wellbeing, and create moments that truly matter.

This role based at our Tweed Heads care home, will see you working closely with the nursing and resident engagement teams when performing your resident-centric care duties in a timely and compassionate manner surrounded by highly skilled and supportive senior carers and managers. The attached position description outlines duties and accountabilities for this role - Lifestyle is what is this role is commonly called in the Aged Care sector.

About You

At Infinite Care we hire for heart, so our best people are highly empathic, instil a strong work ethic and passionate about making a difference to the elderly. Ideally, you have worked in the Aged Care sector for at least 1 year and the ability to “think on your feet”, communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain professional relationships with residents and co-workers alike. In addition, you will also

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Leisure & Lifestyle, Health Services or a similar qualification advantageous (however, not mandatory for this role)
• Previous experience in Aged Care, Lifestyle or similar role (minimum 12 months preferred)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (preferred)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Understanding of person-centred care and resident wellbeing
• A positive, energetic, and compassionate approach
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment for residents and colleagues
• A genuine passion for making a difference in aged care
• Display a positive, fun and confident personality to help our residents (*who sometimes can be very shy) to get involved in lifestyle and group activities.
• Own vehicle or private transport is a MUST for this role, as public transport is not easily accessible

Employee Benefits - Why work for us?

• Permanent Part-Time shifts offering job security
• Great work-life balance with X2 part-time shifts set in each week - Thursday & Saturday 10am-5.30pm shifts (with the ability to pickup more)
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
• NFP Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Free ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee referral program with bonus earning potential
• Additional opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Discounts on retail, fuel, technology, and more through Flare Benefits
• Fitness Passport access to gyms, pools, and wellness facilities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Career development opportunities across 18 homes nationally
• Structured induction program with buddy support from day one
• Availability: Flexible availability to work across 7-day roster is essential

Infinite Care accepts the Ausmed Passport, which is a free, digital certificate for the Australian aged care workforce that recognises their completion of eight, sector-wide, core mandatory training topics.

Our care roles are busy! Alot of bending, lifting, pushing and squatting to perform your duties safely. All candidates will be required to complete an online medical assessment to maintain personal and workplace safety standards.

To learn more about us: Aged Care Provider - Redefining a New Generation of Residential Care