Lifestyle Assistant, Aged Care - Elizabeth Dutton Court

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

AnglicareSA in Adelaide seeks a dedicated Lifestyle Assistant for a permanent part-time role in Elizabeth, working Wed, Thu and Fri for 5 hours each day. You will help deliver person-centred wellness programs that enhance residents’ independence and wellbeing.

You’ll build strong relationships with residents, families and the care team, assess needs, document progress, and collaborate with allied health professionals to ensure engaging program delivery and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support or Certificate III in Leisure & Health
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and advocate for residents
• Proven ability to deliver person-centred care and wellness programs that promote independence and wellbeing
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful, person-centred wellness programs that promote residents’ independence, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Foster strong, respectful relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team to support holistic lifestyle outcomes.
• Assess resident needs accurately and maintain thorough documentation to guide ongoing program improvement.
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals and external experts to ensure engaging and effective program delivery
• Contribute actively to quality improvement, training opportunities, and a safe, positive workplace culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Resident advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support

Certificate III in Leisure & Health

Job description

• Permanent Part time role in Elizabeth, (Wed, Thurs and Fri - 5hrs/day)
• Find your place to belong with a team that values you and all you bring
• Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not‑for‑profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Lifestyle Assistant, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

• Deliver meaningful, person‑centred wellness programs that promote residents’ independence, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Foster strong, respectful relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team to support holistic lifestyle outcomes.
• Assess resident needs accurately and maintain thorough documentation to guide ongoing program improvement.
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals and external experts to ensure engaging and effective program delivery
• Contribute actively to quality improvement, training opportunities, and a safe, positive workplace culture.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support or
• Certificate III in Leisure & Health or working towards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and advocate for residents
• Proven ability to deliver person‑centred care and wellness programs that promote independence and wellbeing
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

We would also love you to have:

• Experience working in aged care, leisure, or community support settings
• Basic knowledge of aged care legislation, standards, and best practices
• Ability to confidently assess resident needs and tailor programs accordingly

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

For more information, please contact Mina Prajapat, Recruitment Business Partner, at [e-mail]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre‑employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.