Lifestyle Assistant

Are you passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of older people through creative, engaging activities? **Bene Aged Care** is seeking a dedicated **Lifestyle Assistant** to join our team at **St Pauls** in a **part-time** capacity. This is an opportunity to work in a caring, multicultural environment where your contribution helps enrich lives every day.

**Why Join Bene Aged Care?**
- Part-time role with potential for additional hours
- A calm and friendly place tucked away in the beautiful Adelaide Hills
- Supportive, inclusive, and multicultural team
- Work at a respected not-for-profit aged care organisation
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, including those living with dementia

**About the Role**

As a Lifestyle Assistant at St Pauls, you will design and deliver engaging individual and group activities to support residents’ emotional, physical, and social wellbeing.

**Your responsibilities include**:

- Planning and facilitating lifestyle programs based on individual needs
- Supporting new residents as they settle into the home
- Documenting participation and outcomes of lifestyle activities
- Advocating for residents and addressing any concerns or requests
- Maintaining compliance with aged care quality standards and policies
- Assisting with evaluation of residents’ wellbeing and providing updates to nursing staff
- Contributing to safe, respectful, and enjoyable living environments

**What We’re Looking For**
- National Police Certificate (current or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid Certificate
- Manual Handling training
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Understanding of aged care issues
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work respectfully in a diverse, team-based setting

**Desirable**:

- Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or related field
- Awareness of dementia care principles
- Experience with aged care documentation
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and WHS
- Ability to speak **Italian** is highly regarded

**Who We Are**

**Bene Aged Care** is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care to older South Australians. At St Pauls, our culturally inclusive environment celebrates heritage, community, and quality of life.