Lifestyle Assistant-sippy Downs

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50500511
- Posted date
- 23-Apr-2025
- Closed date
- 31-May-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Northern Operations
- Office location
- Sippy Downs

**Description and requirements**:
**About the Role**

A meaningful and rewarding opportunity to work closely with the General Manager and care team to ensure all residents enjoy a rich and purposeful lifestyle. As a Lifestyle Assistant you will develop and manage a variety of programs and events that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our residents. You will foster a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected and cared for.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Individualized Programs - Develop lifestyle programs based on individual needs, preferences, and goals to enhance physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social well-being
- Active Participation - Lead and participate in the delivery of activities, ensuring they are engaging and meaningful
- Comprehensive Assessments - Prepare thorough and accurate lifestyle assessments of residents
- Detailed Documentation - Ensure complete and timely documentation of resident participation and engagement
- Team Management - Manage and coach the lifestyle team to deliver top-notch lifestyle activities
- Training and Orientation - Support the orientation and training of new team members and volunteers
- Positive Relationships - Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and volunteers
- Community Engagement - Facilitate opportunities for residents to engage with the broader community

**About You**
- Demonstrated understanding of leisure and lifestyle programming and Aged Care Quality Standards
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Previous experience in a Lifestyle Assistant/Coordinator position (or similar), including dementia care
- Experience using a computerized care management system (desirable) and outstanding computer literacy skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

**Why work for us**
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
- Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime and weekend penalties
- Strong professional opportunities to support completion of Post Graduate Degree qualifications through our Study Assistance Program and clinical development programs.
- Be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive career pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our Homes or regions across Australia.
- Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
- Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services.
- Employee wellness platforms including Employee Assistance Program, providing counselling, financial advice and personal support.
- Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.
- Sponsorship opportunities offering a pathway to permanent residency at a number of our Homes nationally.
- Employee Referral Program - refer a friend and be rewarded.

**Ready to apply?**

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply an NDIS worker screening clearance, flu vaccination and certification proof.

**About Us**

Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 9,000 residents each year. Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. We are setting new benchmarks in aged care with a relentless focus on support and care for our residents.