Lifestyle Assistant - St Catherine'S Bathurst

Catholic Healthcare; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit benefits

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Additional leave for Enterprise Shift

Job summary

St Catherine's Bathurst in NSW is hiring a Lifestyle Assistant on a permanent part-time basis. You’ll run engaging activities, support residents in daily life, and collaborate with staff to create meaningful moments. The role emphasizes respect for residents’ values and community connection.

Pay is $38 per hour with superannuation and not-for-profit benefits. Training, a Police Check and NDIS clearance are required. Various NSW/QLD locations offer opportunities within Catholic Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Health or similar qualification.
• Similar experience in a previous role.
• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and willingness to get involved.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Reliable, caring and enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to respecting residents' values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Encourage resident choice, independence and participation in meaningful activities.
• Assist with design, delivery and monitoring of lifestyle programs and activities.
• Create events and connect residents with the wider community, volunteers and families.
• Provide direct resident support during activities and outings.
• Build positive relationships and foster an inclusive environment.
• Support colleagues and maintain a cooperative team culture.
• Work safely following policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

People skills

Willingness to get involved

Education

Certificate III in Leisure and Health

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Individual Support qualification

Tools

Police Check

NDIS clearance

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• St Catherine's Bathurst, NSW
• Permanent Part-time Thursday 9-5pm, Saturday, Sunday 10-4pm
• Pay rate – $38 per hour + superannuation + Not-for-profit benefits

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a Lifestyle Assistant at St Catherine's you’ll play an important role in creating meaningful moments for our residents. From social activities and community outings to everyday conversations and celebrations, you’ll help bring joy, connection and purpose to their day.

About the Role:

• Encourage resident choice, independence and participation in meaningful individual and group activities
• Assist with the design, delivery and monitoring of engaging lifestyle programs and activities
• Create and deliver innovative events and experiences that bring residents together and, where possible, connect them with the wider community, volunteers, family and friends
• Provide direct resident support during activities and outings, including bus trips, personal hygiene and toileting
• Build positive relationships with residents and contribute to an environment where everyone feels valued and included
• Support your colleagues and contribute to a positive, respectful and cooperative team culture
• Work safely and responsibly, following all policies and procedures to protect yourself, your colleagues and our residents

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Health, Individual Support or a similar qualification
• Similar experience in a previous role
• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved
• The ability to build and maintain professional, respectful relationships with residents and their families
• A reliable, caring and enthusiastic approach to teamwork
• A commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of every resident
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $38 + superannuation
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits – pay less tax and keep more of your income
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Discounted private health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• Opportunities across 40+ locations throughout NSW and QLD if life takes you somewhere new
• The opportunity to work for a values-based organisation that welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds
• A supportive team where your contribution is valued and the work you do truly matters
• Your work can make someone's day. We know you have many choices when it comes to choosing an employer. Choose Catholic Healthcare and be part of something bigger.

Join a team where your kindness, creativity and care can help older people feel connected, valued and supported while being genuinely rewarded for the difference you make.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.