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**Resident Companion I Regis Blackburn**

**A purpose-driven career that positively impacts the lives of older people and their families**

Join our passionate country-wide team of caring professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians. We’re one of the biggest providers, leading the way, showing personalised and respectful care for over 9,000 residents and clients across private and residential aged care homes, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres.

We know it’s the little things that make a real difference and believe in the power of hearts and minds to create real, lasting change. It’s work you can feel good about

**The important role you’ll play**
The primary focus of the Resident Companion role is to ensure Residents are given specific one-on-one time each week, to uphold our Additional Services commitments and support our Residents in promoting connection and wellbeing. The Resident Companion is required to assist with the activities relating to Regis Additional Services residents and Residents that may book these services.

**Duties and Responsibilities for the role will include**:

- Liaise with the General Manager to develop a plan for each resident
- Coordinate requested personal outing services for participating Residents
- Complete accurate and detailed participation notes
- Focus toward building rapport and offering companionship to each resident taking part in the Resident Companion program
- Manage time effectively for each resident

**Where you"ll call home**

Regis Blackburn: With Forest Hill Chase just down the road, the Belgrave and Lilydale train line nearby, and a selection of cafés and restaurants within reach, Regis Blackburn is an idyllic place to provide care and support. Regis Blackburn also has a dedicated Sensory Support Unit which provides specialist support to deaf, deafblind, and hearing-impaired residents. Our Home employs deaf carers and a number of hearing employees are trained in Auslan and tactile Auslan.

**What our people love about working here**

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. That’s why we make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. Of thoughts and actions. And how the little things make a real difference. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you're physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for the skills you share and the professional growth goals you bring. So, we celebrate your work, support your life outside work and consider you one of our own from the start.

**Benefits to support and reward you**
- Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. Enjoy support to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia
- Salary packaging through Maxxia
- Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support
- Regis Employee Referral Program to recommend friends and get financially rewarded
- Reward and recognition programs to celebrate your hard work

**Real impact starts here. With you.**

No matter your role, you too can take pride in knowing you’re making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It’s work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.