Lifestyle Officer | Bannockburn | Casual

Estia Health; Bannockburn; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking support

ACN discounts for nurses

Nib health discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a caring, energetic team member to deliver engaging activities for residents, providing personal care and emotional support to help them feel valued and connected. You will learn residents’ interests to design meaningful, enjoyable activities that enhance wellbeing.

Join a supportive team in a role that thrives on compassion, organisation and building genuine relationships with residents and their families in a Victorian aged care home.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging activities for older adults.
• Ability to build genuine relationships and motivate residents.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, fun activities for residents.
• Provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Know residents’ interests and tailor activities to keep them motivated and smiling.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Job description

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role

In this varied and busy role you deliver engaging, fun and varied activities ensuring residents have their best day, everyday.A key part of your role will be giving personal care and emotional support to residents to ensure they feel valued, safe and maintain strong social connections within the home. As well as providing some aspects of direct care you will love getting to know the personal interests of our residents and finding engaging, fun and innovative activities that keep them motivated and smiling.

You'll be a team player who:

• Brings your energy and passion for enriching the lives of older Australians into this fun, dynamic and varied role
• Wants to be part of a collaborative team in a dynamic and growing sector where you can make a valuable contribution to the lives of older Australians with your warm and welcoming approach
• Is highly organized, can manage multiple tasks at once
• Has a passion for building genuine relationships and a desire to see residents enjoying themselves

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Note:

All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.