Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant Aged Care

For Purpose Aged Care; Jimboomba; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HESTA super fund

JB Hi-Fi discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ausmed Passport

Endota Spa discounts

Staff banking program

Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care in Jimboomba is seeking a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant to join the Memory Support Wing, delivering lifestyle programs and compassionate care to residents. This role offers 40 hours over six days fortnightly (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday).

You’ll bring Cert III in Ageing, First Aid/CPR, a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive the Residence bus when required. Join a values-driven team focused on empathy, accountability and respect, supporting

Qualifications

• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) required.
• Experience in dementia care is desirable and valued.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Driver's licence and willingness to drive the Residence bus when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in the Memory Support Wing with wellbeing activities.
• Deliver lifestyle programs and maintain compassionate, person-centered care.
• Assist with physical, social and emotional wellbeing of residents.
• Maintain accurate digital records and use relevant care technology.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Leadership

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Memory care

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Cert IV in Ageing & Lifestyle or Diploma in Lifestyle

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant Aged Care

Make a Difference at MaryboroughCommunity Aged Care!

Jimboomba Community Aged Carehave an exciting opportunity for Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistantsto join their team!

40 Hours over 6 days a fortnight (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)

A friendly, focused and driven team, we look to bring on staff with the right attitudes and values to provide the bestCAREfor our residents:

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

Predominantly supporting residents within our Memory Support Wing

Why Work with Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

At For Purpose Aged Care, we believe that when our staff feel supported, valued, and inspired, they deliver the very best care to our residents. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

That’s why we offer a growing range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, financial wellbeing, professional growth, and sense of belonging:

Maximise Your Take-Home Pay -Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!

Feel Connected- Enjoy regular team lunches and engaging team-building events that bring people together.

Super That Works for You- HESTA is an industry super fund focused on people working in health and community services.

Exclusive Workplace Banking- Take advantage of special offers through CommBank’s tailored program - because smart banking means more in your pocket.

JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts- Access exclusive staff pricing on the latest tech and home essentials.

Wellbeing Support on Demand - Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always here when you need it.

Time to Unwind - Treat yourself with staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.

Career Growth Across Australia- Explore national job opportunities within our broader For Purpose Aged Care network.

Ausmed Passport- Take your training and qualifications with you—you’re learning counts wherever your career takes you.

About You:

You must be experiencedin delivering varied lifestyle programs and also comfortable with learning new technology to make difference to our residents' physiological, physical and emotional wellbeing!

• Previous experience in a similar position as a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant is desirable
• Previous experience in dementia care is highly desirable and understanding of dementia-related behaviours, communication strategies and relationship-based care will be highly regarded.
• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing), is a minimum requirement for this role
• Preferred applicants will have a Certificate IV or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or equivalent or Cert IV in Ageing and significant demonstrated Lifestyle experience
• Hold a current driver's licence and be willing to drive the Residence bus as required
• First Aid and CPR Certificates (practical in person training)

We believe the Lifestyle Assistant is a valued member of the Lifestyle team. This team is the heartbeat of any residence and sets the tone of the emotional environment for our residents and the staff that care for them. If you are a fun-lover that can create joy and enthusiasm in a loving and caring environment, then this is the job for you!

What Does It Take to Join Us?

Here is what we are looking for in our nextResident Care & Wellbeing Assistantsuperstar:

• Empathy that shines- because genuine care starts with compassion
• Top-notch communication skills- you know how to connect, listen, and be heard
• Natural leadership- you inspire and guide others with confidence and care
• Team spirit- you're a true collaborator who thrives in a supportive environment
• A passion for continuous improvement- because better care never stops evolving
• Whole-person awareness- you consider physical, social, and emotional needs
• Time management superpowers- you keep things running smoothly and efficiently
• Confident with tech- from digital records to communication tools, you're on it
• Sharp clinical thinking- you're a problem-solver with strong clinical judgment

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