Aeralife Watergardens | Sydenham, VIC 3037

Create meaningful moments. Build genuine connections. Make every day matter.

Are you a compassionate, energetic and people-focused professional who enjoys helping older Australians stay connected, engaged and fulfilled? At Aeralife Watergardens , we're looking for dedicated Personal Care Worker / Lifestyle (Social Support) team members to join our team and help create enriching experiences for our residents.

With a Part Time opportunity available Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm , this is your chance to build a rewarding career with a premium aged care provider where resident wellbeing, meaningful relationships and employee support are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

As a Personal Care Worker / Lifestyle (Social Support) , you will play an important role in enhancing the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of our residents. Working closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator and broader care team, you will provide personal care support while assisting with the delivery of engaging social, recreational, cultural and wellbeing programs tailored to individual interests, abilities and preferences.

Every day is different. Whether you're assisting residents with their daily care needs, facilitating group activities, supporting community engagement, encouraging meaningful participation, or simply providing companionship, you'll help create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents feel valued, connected and supported.

What We Offer

As part of the Aeralife team, you'll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:

- Grow Your Own Staff Referral Program – earn rewards for referring quality candidates to join our team
- A positive, inclusive and highly supportive workplace culture built on our values of Passion, Innovation, Empathy and Respect
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential wellbeing and counselling support for you and your immediate family
- Salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay
- Novated leasing and vehicle financing options
- Discounted private health insurance
- Exclusive employee discounts and lifestyle benefits including travel, holidays, technology, electronics,



home appliances and home essentials through our Aeralife Benefit Partners Program
- Employee Reward and Recognition Programs that celebrate individual and team achievements

About Aeralife Watergardens At Aeralife Watergardens, you’ll be part of a team that enables a secure and connected community. The home features a cinema, library, and alfresco barbecue areas for residents and families to enjoy. Our prime location offers the convenience of shopping, dining, and enjoying leisure activities like movies and coffee outings together.

Join us and work in an environment where you can contribute to creating a vibrant, engaging community for our residents while thriving in a supportive team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Working Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, you will:

- Deliver personalised personal care and support services aligned with resident choices, needs and preferences
- Assist residents with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity, independence and choice
- Plan, facilitate and support social, recreational and cultural activities that promote resident wellbeing
- Foster resident engagement and participation in lifestyle programs and events
- Build positive relationships with residents and encourage feedback regarding lifestyle activities
- Partner with residents and colleagues to continuously develop and improve social and recreational programs
- Support residents living with dementia and behaviours of concern in a respectful and person-centred manner
- Work collaboratively with the Lifestyle Coordinator, care staff and broader multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and engaging community environment
- Assist in delivering activities and programs that reflect residents' cultural, spiritual, physical and social needs
- Promote resident independence,



choice and overall quality of life through meaningful engagement

About You You are a compassionate and motivated Personal Care Worker / Lifestyle professional who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You enjoy working in a team-focused environment and are committed to delivering exceptional resident care and experiences.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

- Minimum Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle , Individual Support (Ageing), or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in a Residential Aged Care facility
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Food Handling Certificate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Previous experience working in residential aged care
- A genuine commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
- Full Australian working rights

About Aeralife As a proudly Australian and independently owned provider with over 20 years of experience, Aeralife specialise in premium residential aged care. Our mission is to enable a safe, nurturing community that delights our diverse residents, families, and staff.

With homes across Victoria and New South Wales, Aeralife communities are a shining example of our cutting-edge and holistic approach to aged care. Our dedicated teams, driven by passion and empathy, are committed to creating deep connections with residents, ensuring a meaningful approach to caregiving.

At Aeralife, we create a place of joy, purpose, and connection for our residents, families, and staff. Guided by our core values – Passion, Innovation, Empathy, and Respect – we strive to create an environment where both residents and team members thrive.

Join us in shaping a new era of care and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Apply Now

If you're ready to join a team that values compassion, connection and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter via the Apply Now link.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of work rights and a current NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 PCW / Lifestyle (Social Support) (Sydenham)
🏢 Aeralife
📍 Sydenham