Personal Care Worker - Wellbeing, Casual Reservoir - Vic

Estia Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance with nib

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing for vehicles

Retail savings with Blue Light Card

Job summary

Estia Health in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Programs role to deliver engaging activities for residents, fostering social connections and well-being across our aged care homes.

You will provide personal care and emotional support, learn residents' interests, and create fun, meaningful activities that brighten their day, underpinned by a team‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging activities that enrich residents' lives.
• Provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Build genuine relationships and understand residents' interests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, fun and varied activities for residents daily.
• Provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Foster social connections and a sense of belonging within the home.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

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 - (Lifestyle programs focused 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

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centered aged care and services.

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.

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.