Rochester & Elmore District Health Service – Bendigo VIC
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service
"To be a trusted leader in our rural health care"
"To be a trusted leader in our rural health care"
Lifestyle Assistant
Casual - Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS)
Create Meaningful Moments Every Day
Rochester & Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking caring, enthusiastic and community-minded individuals to join our team as Lifestyle Assistants at Yalukang Residential Aged Care.
This rewarding role supports the delivery of engaging leisure and lifestyle programs that enhance residents' wellbeing, independence, social connection and quality of life.
Working under the guidance of the Lifestyle Team Leader, you will help create meaningful experiences that reflect each resident's interests, preferences, culture and individual needs.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and enjoy bringing energy, creativity and compassion to your work, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will:
Support the planning and delivery of individual and group lifestyle activities for residents
Encourage participation in activities that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual wellbeing
Assist with special events, celebrations, entertainment programs and community outings
Complete social histories and resident profiles to help develop person-centred lifestyle programs
Support residents living with dementia and those with individual or complex needs through tailored activities
Foster a respectful and inclusive environment where residents' choices, dignity and individuality are valued
Work collaboratively with nursing, care and allied health staff to support resident wellbeing
Provide support and guidance to volunteers participating in lifestyle programs




Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
Current National Police Check
Current Working with Children Check
Current Influenza Vaccination and any other required immunisations in accordance with REDHS policy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life of older people
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Strong organisation and time management skills
A flexible, positive and compassionate approach
Desirable
Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy, Individual Support or a related qualification
Experience facilitating lifestyle, recreational or wellbeing programs for older people
Knowledge of person-centred aged care practices
Understanding of dementia-friendly engagement approachesExperience coordinating activities, events or community outings
Sound computer and documentation skills
View the Position Description that contains full details of the position, or go to working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/
Why do our staff like working for us?
When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community.
At REDHS we provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care




Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well-being
We have an onsite café that serves great coffee!
What are the perks for you?
We offer competitive rates of pay
You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay
There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave
You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave
We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family
You will have free use of our onsite gymnasium
To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check and a current influenza vaccination.
REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murry River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.
We are a Small Rural Health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.
We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.
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📌 Lifestyle Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Rochester and Elmore District Health Service
📍 Victoria