Job Description
Join the team at VMCH and take part in delivering the highest quality of care to our residents.
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Permanent part-time position based at VMCH - Mulgrave
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Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment
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Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
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About the role
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We are looking for experienced enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to support residents to participate in activities in line with their individual needs and care plan.
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Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:
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Work with the resident to identify strategies and opportunities that maximise engagement and promote healthy lifestyle practices.
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Organise activities for people living with dementia, which aim to maintain independence, using familiar routines and existing skills and promote healthy lifestyle practices and existing skills.
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Use appropriate methods to assess resident's leisure and health needs according to specific purpose and under the guidance of an experienced worker.
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Collect and review relevant information to establish the needs of residents, based on the leisure and recreation or relevant assessment.
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Develop strategies to deal with challenging behaviour and to maximise resident participation in activities and evaluate effectiveness of strategies as indicated by the response.
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Please see below for the working shifts and days allocated to this vacancy:
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Week 1 & 2
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Wednesday and Thursdays 9am to 5pm each day
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About you
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You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need:
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Previous Experience (2 + years) in a similar role
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Certificate III in Leisure and Health or equivalent
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Current First Aid Certificate
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Previous experience working in an aged care facility
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-motivated, work without supervision and promote a positive lifestyle environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
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Why VMCH?
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Because the people we employ make it a excellent place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
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A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
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A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
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Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
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Discounted private health insurance, school holiday care support.
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A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
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About us
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Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren't just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
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If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
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To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

📌 Leisure And Lifestyle Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Vmch
📍 Victoria