Lifestyle Program Assistant

5 days ago

Melbourne Northern Suburbs, Australia Benetas Full time

Northern Suburbs, VIC, Australia
- Administration / Customer Service
- Residential Services
- Permanent
- Closing on: Apr 2 2025
- **Lifestyle Assistant**:

- **The Views, Heidelberg**:

- **Permanent, part-time**

**What you do matters**

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to work in our residential home in The Views, Heidelberg. You will support the implementation of our creative and engaging lifestyle programs. You will play a critical role in helping our residents live their best lives and achieve their personal goals. This is a part-time role working Monday - Friday 75 hours a fortnight.

**Some of the ways you’ll make a difference**:

- Assist with the provision of recreational and social programs that enhance the well-being of our residents
- Support the Lifestyle Coordinator in the orientation of new team members
- Assist each resident individually in accordance with the lifestyle plan document and ensuring information is recorded accurately
- Ensure all programs meet both residents’ needs and accreditation standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our residents and their families
- Engage our residents and encouraging them to be part of their local community
- Assist with meaningful and enriching activities that provide choice to each person

**To help you achieve this, ideally you’ll have**:

- Qualification in Community Development, Recreation or Disability Studies (i.e. Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure a Cert III in Individual Support is also desirable)
- Demonstrated understanding of Leisure and Lifestyle programming and Aged Care Quality Standards
- Proficient in working autonomously and within a team environment
- Empathetic and can build strong connections with residents and their loved ones
- Honest, helpful and dependable - a great asset to the team

**Why work with us?**
- Permanent, part-time
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per year - offering you more take-home pay with less tax
- Paid training hours to build your skills
- Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
- A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues

**Interested in applying**:
We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base.We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all such as residential aged care, retirement living, respite, primary care and in-home services - all across Victoria.

By working with our values in mind - Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

**Have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us

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