At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing,choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easyaccess to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range ofservices in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000staff and 600 volunteer staff arecommitted to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Supportand Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion,and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. Moreinformation can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Box Hill

- Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
- Above awardhourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
- Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role:

Our Box Hill, is looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Assistant to join the team. Supporting our Lifestyle Coordinator, the Lifestyle Assistant will help with the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs to enhance and support the individual needs of residents.

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will promote and assist our residents participate in meaningful activities whilst maintaining friendly and supportive professional relationships. You will be making a profound difference in the lives our residents, enabling them to live their BEST life.

You will be responsible for:





- Participating in the development and delivery of lifestyle programs to our residents, ensuringresidents are able to participate and enjoy the programs
- Assist with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interests
- provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends
- Casual chance available

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.

This is the place for you if you:

- Certificate III in Aged Care
- Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure (desirable)
- Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable)
- At least 1 years experience working as a lifestyle assistant within an aged care facility
- Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their familiesAre known for your caring and compassionate nature
- Experience as a Personal Care Worker in Aged Care highly regarded
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- A current Working withVulnerable People card
- Have Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe,Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

- A current Working With Vulnerable People card/ Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Ability to pass a national police clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

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