Wellbeing Team Member

Medical & Aged Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + allowances

17.5% leave loading

EAP program

Refer-a-friend rewards

Staff recognition programs

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group in Melbourne is seeking a Wellbeing Assistant to deliver lifestyle and recreational programs that enhance residents’ independence, dignity and choice. You’ll work with the Lifestyle and Care teams to create engaging activities across shifts.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health, have a current Police Check and Australian working rights, and bring aged care experience, strong communication, and a respectful, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health is required.
• Current Police Check is required.
• Australian working rights are required.
• Previous aged care experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and accreditation standards is expected.
• Understanding of documentation and funding requirements in aged care is preferred.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect for individual and cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs.
• Support residents’ emotional, social and recreational wellbeing.
• Plan and run individual and group activities.
• Document resident participation and responses.
• Work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health

Job description

Love creating moments that matter? As a Wellbeing Assistant, you’ll bring connection, joy and purpose to residents’ days through engaging lifestyle and recreational programs. Social, creative and genuinely rewarding.

About us

Medical & Aged Care Group is a privately owned, family-operated healthcare organisation. Since 1995, we’ve been delivering exceptional care to older Australians across eleven residential homes in south-east Melbourne.

We believe in creating warm, welcoming and genuinely homelike environments, with a strong team culture and a focus on person-centred care every day.

If you’re experienced, reliable and passionate about caring for older Australians, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Wellbeing Assistant, you’ll deliver lifestyle and recreational programs that support residents’ independence, dignity and choice. You’ll work as part of a supportive team alongside the Lifestyle and Care teams and make a real difference every day. Casual, Part-Time and Full-Time positions are available across a variety of shifts.

What’s on offer

• Friendly, supportive team
• A variety of shifts available
• Casual, Part-Time and Full-Time options
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Real pathways to growth and leadership

Why join us?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowances
• 17.5% leave loading
• EAP program
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Staff recognition programs
• Ongoing training and development

Your role

• Deliver engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs
• Support residents’ emotional, social and recreational wellbeing
• Plan and run individual and group activities
• Document resident participation and responses
• Work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality and professional standards

What you’ll bring

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health (required)
• Current Police Check (required)
• Australian working rights (required)
• Previous aged care experience
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and accreditation standards
• Understanding of documentation and funding requirements in aged care
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Additional qualifications in dementia, music, art or related areas (highly desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude

Our values

• Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Excellence | Respect