Lifestyle Assistant: Person-Centred Care & Wellbeing

Benetas; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Career progression opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant at St Lawrence Court Eaglehawk to support residents in living their best life through person-centred activities, social participation and wellbeing.

You will build relationships with residents and families, assess interests, plan meaningful activities, document outcomes, and ensure care aligns with aged care standards while upholding dignity and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in aged care, community care, disability services, or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Passion for supporting older people to maintain independence, wellbeing and social connections.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain) and Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine relationships with residents and families to support person-centred lifestyle programs.
• Assess residents' social, cultural, spiritual, cognitive and recreational interests to develop meaningful activities.
• Facilitate lifestyle programs that promote independence, wellbeing, social connection and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, participation and outcomes, and contribute to program evaluation.
• Promote dignity, rights, autonomy and resident choice in line with aged care standards and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Resident-centred care

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Job description

Benetas is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Assistant at St Lawrence Court Eaglehawk to support residents in living their best life through person-centred activities, social participation and wellbeing.

You will build relationships with residents and families, assess interests, plan meaningful activities, document outcomes, and ensure care aligns with aged care standards while upholding dignity and autonomy.