Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant - PPT Wallan Community Aged Care

For Purpose Aged Care Australia; Wallan; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging with Go Salary

Team lunches & team-building

HESTA superannuation

JB Hi-Fi employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Endota Spa discounts

Novated leasing via Enlist

Career growth across Australia

Ausmed Passport

Job summary

Wallan Community Aged Care, part of the For Purpose Aged Care Australia network, seeks a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team focused on person-centered care for residents in our Wallan home.

You will deliver lifestyle programs, support residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing, and use technology to enhance care while working across day shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Must have Cert III in Ageing/Individual Support (Ageing).
• Desirable: Cert IV in Lifestyle & Leisure or Diploma in Ageing.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (in person).
• Current Police Check (within 12 months).
• DoFoodSafely Certificate held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver varied lifestyle programs to residents’ wellbeing.
• Be comfortable with learning and using new technology for resident care.
• Commit to providing holiday and leave relief across the home.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Improvement mindset

Holistic care

Time management

Tech proficiency

Clinical judgment

Education

Cert III in Ageing/Individual Support

Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure or Diploma in Ageing

CPR & First Aid

Police Check

DoFoodSafely Certificate

Job description

Make a Difference at Wallan Community Aged Care! Do you want to work with a passionate and supportive team, that puts people first? Romsey Community Aged Care have an exciting opportunity for a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

A Friendly, Focused And Driven Team, We Look To Bring On Staff With the Right Attitudes And Values To Provide The Best CARE For Our Residents

Collaboration

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

Why Work with Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

Benefits

• Maximise Your Take-Home Pay - Save up to $15,900 a year through Salary Packaging with Go Salary.
• 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.
• Novated Leasing Made Easy - Use your pre-tax income to pay for your car through our partner Enlist and enjoy potential tax benefits.
• 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 experienced in delivering varied lifestyle programs and also comfortable with learning new technology to make difference to our residents' physiological, physical and emotional wellbeing!

• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing), is a minimum requirement for this role
• Previous experience in a similar position as a Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant is desirable
• 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
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (practical in person training)
• Hold a current drivers licence and be willing to drive the Residence bus as required
• Current Police Check (within 12 months)
• Current DoFoodSafely Certificate
• Flexibility to work dayshifts, weekends, and public holiday shifts as required
• Commitment to providing holiday and leave relief across the home
• 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 next Resident Care & Wellbeing Assistant superstar:

• 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