Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant Aged Care

For Purpose Aged Care; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryborough Community Aged Care is seeking a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant to support residents’ daily living, activities, and emotional wellbeing in a compassionate team.

You’ll bring empathy, strong communication, and a willingness to learn new technology, with a minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing). The role emphasizes holistic care, safety, and meaningful engagement for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position as a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant is desirable.
• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) is a minimum requirement for this role.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Empathy that shines - deliver compassionate care.
• Top-notch communication skills - connect, listen, and be heard.
• Natural leadership - inspire and guide others with care.
• Team spirit - collaborate in a supportive environment.
• A passion for continuous improvement - strive for better care.
• Whole-person awareness - address physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Time management superpowers - keep things running smoothly.
• Confident with tech - manage digital records and tools.
• Sharp clinical thinking - problem solve with clinical judgment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Holistic care

Time management

Tech literacy

Clinical judgment

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure / Cert IV in Ageing

Driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant Aged Care

Make a Difference at MaryboroughCommunity Aged Care!

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

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

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
• 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