Lifestyle Assistant

- Run group activities

Job Description:

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As the Lifestyle Assistant , you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team and play a pivotal part in the planning and implementing of wellbeing activities for the residents of St Vincent's Care Werribee.

St Vincent's Care Services Werribee is a contemporary boutique aged care facility, providing a high-quality haven of care within the centrally-located Wyndham Health Precinct. It is an 80 bed facility located 30km south-west of Melbourne's city centre.

At St Vincent's Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is sensitive to resident's individualised needs, preferences and choices and are committed to building strong, meaningful connections with residents.

What's on your resume is important, but what's in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

Duties include:

- Planning events
- Bus outings
- 1:1 time with residents
- Run group activities

Things that work for us:

- Previous experience in an Aged Care setting (desirable)
- Certificate III or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or diversional therapy (desirable, not essential)
- Understanding of Dementia and Behavioural Management
- Strategies for managing behaviours in a positive and person-centred manner.
- High level of customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (valid within 6 months)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement for this role.

Things that work for you:

- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
- Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
- Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
- No cost uniforms and training
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.

Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit Indigenous Employment at St Vincent's | St Vincent's Care (svcs.org.au) or contact us at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au .

Interested? Apply online
No agencies please.

Closing Date:

21 June 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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