Wellness and Lifestyle Assistant

3 weeks ago


Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

**Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.**:

- ** Bupa Health Insurance & Goodlife Health Club discounts**:

- ** Permanent Part Time position available;**
- ** Week 1; Thursday: 9am - 4pm**:

- ** Week 2; Tuesday: 3pm - 7.30pm**

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Wellness & Lifestyle Assistant to join our collaborative Residential Care team at Oakfield Lodge in the serene Adelaide Hills locale of Mount Barker.

**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**

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.
- 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 in-house databases)
- Senior first aid and CPR certificate - desirable

**About us**

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

**Applications close**: 4pm on Friday, 1st of December 2023



  • Mount Martha, Australia CraigCare Group Full time

    Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant- Residential Aged Care – Mornington VICPermanent Part Time role -PM shiftsEngaging team environmentProgressive growing organisation About Us:CraigCare is a long established, leading member in the aged care provider community in both Western Australia and Victoria. We are committed to creating a fulfilling work environment...


  • Mount Martha, Australia CraigCare Group Full time

    Mornington -Part timeLeisure & Lifestyle Assistant- Residential Aged Care – Mornington VICPermanent Part Time role -PM shiftsEngaging team environmentProgressive growing organisationAbout Us:CraigCare is a long established, leading member in the aged care provider community in both Western Australia and Victoria. We are committed to creating a fulfilling...


  • Mount Waverley, Australia Calvary Community Care Full time

    Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3149 Permanent Favourite Position Description Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment Permanent Part-time position available at The Regent, Mount Waverley!! About the role The Leisure and...


  • Mount Lawley, Australia Aegis Aged Care Group Full time

    Aegis Sandstrom is small and friendly facility located conveniently near Mount Lawley train station. Aegis Sandstrom offers a broad range of accommodation and lifestyle options for 48 residents. We are seeking enthusiastic and self-driven individual to join the Sandstrom team as a Resident lifestyle officer/ Therapy Assistant on a Permanent Part-time...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

    Volunteers have many skills and life experiences that can help our residents to engage in our leisure and lifestyle program, with activities that suit their interests and boost their health and well-being. Leisure and Lifestyle volunteers may like to assist with: - Crafting groups - Mens chat group - Social groups - Gardening groups - Special activities,...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

    Volunteers have many skills and life experiences that can help our residents to engage in our leisure and lifestyle program, with activities that suit their interests and boost their health and well-being. Leisure and Lifestyle volunteers may like to assist with: - Crafting groups - Mens chat group - Social groups - Gardening groups - Special activities,...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

     Volunteers have many skills and life experiences that can help our residents to engage in our leisure and lifestyle program, with activities that suit their interests and boost their health and well-being.Leisure and Lifestyle volunteers may like to assist with:Crafting groupsMens chat groupSocial groupsGardening groupsSpecial activities, including using...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

     Volunteers have many skills and life experiences that can help our residents to engage in our leisure and lifestyle program, with activities that suit their interests and boost their health and well-being.Leisure and Lifestyle volunteers may like to assist with:Crafting groupsMens chat groupSocial groupsGardening groupsSpecial activities, including using...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Drakes Supermarkets Full time

    If you... Have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service Hold a current RSA certificate Drakes Supermarkets is the company for you. A family owned and operated private company; we are Australia's largest independently owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we can provide either an excellent career opportunity or hours of...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

    Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. are seeking volunteers who can assist within our Wellness and Lifestyle Program at Oakfield Lodge Residential Care, located in Mount Barker. Volunteers have many skills and life experiences that can assist in enhancing the quality of life of our residents by creating opportunities for them to blossom. We look forward...

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Mount Barker, Australia National Pharmacies Full time

    National Pharmacies is committed to excellence through our values - Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate. We get to know our members and customers through extraordinary customer service. We build relationships to ensure we give the best advice to fulfil our purpose - Caring for People, Enabling Health and Inspiring Wellness. We are currently...

  • Sales Assistant

    6 days ago


    Mount Barker, Australia The Just Group Full time

    **Job no**: 760640 **Work type**: Casual **Location**: Adelaide - East **Categories**: Retail - Store **ABOUT THE ROLE** We currently have an exciting role at our **Just Jeans **store in Mount Barker for a passionate casual Sales Assistant that just loves the kaleidoscope of denim. In this role, you’ll understand shapes and fit to build a connection...

  • Sales Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Mount Barker, Australia The Just Group Full time

    **Job no**: 763775 **Work type**: Casual **Location**: Adelaide - East **Categories**: Retail - Store **ABOUT THE ROLE** We currently have an exciting role at our Mount Barker store for a passionate casual Sales Assistant that just loves the kaleidoscope of denim. In this role, you’ll understand shapes and fit to build a connection with our customers...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

    **Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.**: - ** 2 x Permanent Part Time positions available**: - ** Bupa Health Insurance and Goodlife Health Club discounts**: - ** Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay** **About the role** In this position you will work as part of a cohesive team, undertaking general catering duties for the...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time

    **Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.**: - ** 2 x Permanent Part Time positions available**: - ** Bupa Health Insurance and Goodlife Health Club discounts**: - ** Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay** **About the role** In this position you will work as part of a cohesive team, undertaking general catering duties for the...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Junction Australia Full time

    **_Therapeutic Youth Worker - PaSP_** **Part time (0.89 FTE), Permanent ongoing**: **SCHaDS Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 1**: **About Us**: We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for...


  • Mount Barker, Australia Maxima Full time

    Gain a career with a rapidly growing industry leader - Rewarding role, improving the lives of those living with disability - Community minded, customer-focused not for profit **The role**: We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our Disability Employment Service (DES) program to assist people living with disability, injury or ongoing health...

  • House Supervisor

    5 days ago


    Mount Barker, Australia Junction Australia Full time

    **House Supervisor - Therapeutic Residential Care - Mount Barker** **_ Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing_** SCHaDS Crisis Accommodation Employee - Level 2 **About Us**: We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term...

  • House Supervisor

    4 weeks ago


    Mount Barker, Australia Junction Australia Full time

    **House Supervisor - Therapeutic Residential Care - Mount Barker Location** **_ Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing_** SCHaDS Crisis Accommodation Employee - Level 2 **About Us**: We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting...

  • Temporary Aew 1

    5 days ago


    Mount Barker, Australia Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) Full time

    **Position Descriptor**: Provide advice and assist educators to be inclusive of the social and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal students. - Assist service providers to contribute to the outcomes of Aboriginal students (includes DfE services, Government and Non-Government Agencies, and community organisations). - Encourage and develop positive relationships...