Lifestyle Team Member

St Basil'S Homes Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice up to $15,899

Casual role

Job summary

St Basil's Homes SA invites applications for an Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member in Adelaide, SA. The role supports residents to live well with dementia, focusing on meaningful moments of connection, belonging and purpose across Croydon Park and St Peter's sites.

As part of the Wellbeing team, you will nurture relationships with residents and families, deliver inclusive activities, document participation and contribute to person-led care in a supportive not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia in an aged care setting.
• Strong communication, inclusion and meaningful engagement.
• Ability to work within a team and maintain a positive, person-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, setup and run activities for residents.
• Build genuine relationships with residents and families.
• Support a diverse, inclusive program for all abilities.
• Foster belonging and continuity with residents, families and staff.
• Document resident participation and engagement.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Observation

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

Join our Engagement and Wellbeing team in creating a warm, relationship-centred home where residents are known, valued and supported to live well in ways that are meaningful to them.

• Work flexibility
• Not-for-profit salary sacrifice benefits available up to $15,899
• Meaningful role that makes a difference everyday

This Casual role is based at our Croydon Park and St Peter's sites. Salary Sacrifice up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay working for a not-for-profit

The Role:

At St Basil's Homes (SA), we are seeking a dedicated Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member to join our Wellbeing team across our Croydon Park and St Peter's sites.

In this role, you will support residents to live well by creating meaningful moments of connection, belonging, enjoyment and purpose in everyday life. With the right blend of creativity, warmth and empathy, you will help residents feel known, included and valued, including those living with dementia.

We are looking for someone with a naturally positive and engaging personality. You are warm, approachable and genuinely enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, without overwhelming those around you, and have a talent for creating an uplifting and welcoming environment. You are passionate about making a difference, open to new ideas, and motivated to continuously improve the experiences of residents through innovation, creativity and meaningful engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team that is committed to person-led care and creating a place where residents are supported to maintain identity, choice, relationships and a sense of belonging. It is a role where your vibrant personality, compassionate spirit and drive for positive change can make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of others.

What you’ll do and be responsible for:

As an Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member, you will support individual and group experiences that contribute to residents' physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, spiritual and social wellbeing. You will take time to know each resident as a person, understand what matters to them, and help create opportunities for connection, purpose and enjoyment in daily life.

• Assist the Engagement and Wellbeing Team Lead and team members with planning, setting up and running activities for residents.
• Build genuine relationships with residents by taking time to understand their life stories, strengths, interests, routines, cultural background and what brings meaning to their day.
• Actively support the delivery of a diverse and inclusive program that enables residents of all abilities to participate in ways that are meaningful, comfortable and enjoyable for them.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, team members and community partners to support connection, belonging and continuity in each resident's life.
• Engage in meetings and activity planning as needed.
• Support experiences that reflect residents' cultural, spiritual and personal preferences, including opportunities to maintain relationships, routines, interests and community connections where possible.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation of resident participation and engagement
• Utilise your experience in dementia care to make a significant impact.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You have a vibrant yet grounded personality, bringing optimism, creativity and initiative to your work while building authentic relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia in an aged care setting, with an understanding of communication, inclusion, choice and meaningful engagement.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, bringing a bubbly and vibrant energy.
• Strong communication skills to connect with residents and team members alike.
• Creativity and empathy in running engaging activities.
• Ability to observe, understand and respond to residents' changing interests, abilities and engagement needs, supporting meaningful participation in daily life.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate empathy, kindness and respect, with a person-led approach that supports residents to make choices, maintain identity and feel connected in their home.

It would be helpful if you had (but is not essential to apply for the role):

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Leisure and Health, or related fields.
• Prior experience as a lifestyle assistant or similar role in aged care.
• Training or certification specific to dementia care.
• Understanding or experience of the Aged Care sector.
• A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply

If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil’s offers:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• A friendly and inclusive culture, where the values of courtesy and kindness underpin everything that we do
• Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Want to know more about our Company?

Every day at St Basil's in South Australia is an opportunity to support residents to live well, their way, at any age. We create a home where people feel known, connected and valued, and where care and engagement go beyond tasks to support purpose, belonging and meaningful everyday life. Our interactions with residents, families, team members and the wider community are underpinned by Courtesy and Kindness. St Basil's is committed to developing its people, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and belonging.

To find out more about us, visit our website www.stbasils.com.au