Senior Lifestyle & Wellbeing Assistant

Benetas; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Not-for-profit employer

Superannuation

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a Lifestyle Assistant to support residents at St Lawrence Court Eaglehawk in California Gully, helping 67 residents live their best life through meaningful activities that reflect individual interests and needs.

You will build relationships with residents and families, assess social and recreational interests, facilitate programs that promote independence and wellbeing, maintain records, and ensure practice aligns with standards and resident choice.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience in aged care, community care, disability services, or similar.
• Person-centred approach with empathy and respect.
• NDIS screening and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine relationships with residents and families to support person-centred lifestyle programs.
• Assess residents’ social, cultural, spiritual, cognitive and recreational interests to develop engaging activities.
• Facilitate lifestyle programs that promote independence, wellbeing, social connection and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, participation and outcomes and contribute to program evaluation.
• Promote positive attitudes towards ageing and uphold resident choice, dignity and autonomy.
• Ensure activities align with aged care standards and organisational policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

First Aid & CPR certificates

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Lifestyle Assistant - Casual - Eaglehawk

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you'll support residents in our St Lawrence Court Eaglehawk home in California Gully to live their best life by promoting independence, social participation, and wellbeing. For the 67 residents who call our home their own, you'll ensure they remain at the centre of decision-making by developing meaningful activities that reflect their interests, preferences, goals, and individual needs.

In this role, you will:

• Build genuine relationships with residents and their families to support the delivery of person-centred lifestyle programs.
• Assess residents' social, cultural, spiritual, cognitive, and recreational interests to develop meaningful and engaging activities.
• Facilitate lifestyle programs that promote independence, wellbeing, social connection, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, participation, and outcomes, and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and improvement.
• Promote positive attitudes towards ageing while supporting resident choice, dignity, rights, and autonomy.
• Ensure all activities align with aged care standards, organisational policies, and resident-centred care principles.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in aged care, community care, disability services, or a similar customer-focused environment.
• A passion for supporting older people to maintain independence, wellbeing, and meaningful social connections.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and colleagues.
• A person-centred approach, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a commitment to resident choice and dignity.
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check (or the ability to obtain one) and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Why Benetas?

• $37.06per hour + 25% casual loading rate + superannuation
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

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