Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant | Residential Aged Care | VMCH Providence
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant to join our Residential Aged Care team.
In this rewarding role, you will support residents to engage in meaningful activities that enhance their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
Working closely with the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator, you will help deliver activities that reflect each resident's individual interests, abilities, cultural background and care needs.
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Key Responsibilities
Support residents to participate in a range of meaningful leisure and lifestyle activities.
Assist with planning, organising and facilitating individual and group activities.
Encourage social engagement, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle practices.
Support residents living with dementia through activities that maintain independence and familiar routines.
Complete accurate documentation and maintain resident confidentiality.
Communicate respectfully with residents, families, volunteers and team members.
Contribute to a positive, secure and inclusive environment.
What's Required
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current First Aid Certificate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care
Experience in aged care is desirable
Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, choice and privacy.
Availability to work Monday and Tuesday **** to ****hrs
What's possible:
Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
Flexible, family friendly work culture
Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
Motor vehicle allowance
Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.
At
VMCH
, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.
For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection.
Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.
Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.
Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria.
Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.
We would love you to join us to provide excellence in aged care.
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📌 Leisure And Lifestyle Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Vmch
📍 Victoria