Wellness and Lifestyle Assistant

2 weeks ago


Huntfield Heights, South Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

Dynamic not-for-profit organisation
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Fixed term contract available - 6 months
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Week 1; Mon & Tues: 2pm - 7.30pM/Fri: 9.30am - 3pm
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Week 2; Mon: 2pm - 7.30pm / Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 9.30am - 3pm
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Bupa Health Insurance & Goodlife Health Club discounts:


  • Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay


We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Wellness & Lifestyle Assistant to join our collaborative Residential Care team at Onkaparinga Lodge in Huntfield Heights.


About the role


This role will be responsible for optimising the social, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being of our residents, you'll empower them to enjoy independence and pursue the lifestyle of their choice while maintaining dignity and privacy.

This will see you maximise engagement for each resident in meaningful activities and maintain comprehensive records.

By delivering holistic, individually tailored continuity of care, you'll also advise and support students, colleagues, volunteers and loved ones.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.

About you

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
  • Previous experience in designing and implementing engaging lifestyle activities designed to meet the needs, goals and preferences of older people
  • Sound problem solving skills particularly when assessing balancing a resident's desire for independence and self determination to make their own choices against potential risks and duty of care
  • Good communication, organisation and relationship building skills as well as a passion for gerontic care
  • Good understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours
  • Proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail and inhouse databases)
  • Senior first aid and CPR certificate desirable

About us


For more than 50 years, Southern Cross Care has been providing quality aged care and retirement living services to our community.

We're guided by our compassionate, capable, collaborative and creative values, and we want people who share these values to join our team.


If you want a rewarding job in an award-winning organisation that values you as an individual and offers great benefits and learning and development opportunities, there has never been a better time to join Southern Cross Care.


Applications close; 4pm on Tuesday, 7th of February 2023

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