Lifestyle Assistant

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

About the Role

We are currently looking for motivated and passionate Lifestyle Assistant to join the supportive and friendly teams at our Karana Community facility located in Kew, VIC who can work Monday-Friday averaging 70 hours a fortnight.

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will help in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of a suitable and individually assessed social and lifestyle support activity program for residents of the facility that promotes the whole person’s well-being with a focus on the consumers’ needs, goals and preferences.

**Key Duties**:
Follow the lifestyle program and provides feedback to the coordinator.

Document the consumer-focused outcomes and program delivery into the appropriate records.

Work to a planned schedule.

Drive the Baptcare bus safely and in accordance with traffic rules.

Work with and alongside the other facility staff to get the best consumer centered outcomes for consumers.

Work with colleagues in an affiliative manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission & Vision statement

Maintain own educational development and seek feedback on a regular re continuous improvement

Maintain strict privacy and dignity with all information relating to consumers

Participate in the continuous improvement cycle at the home.

Build relationships with families and other agencies at the service with the goal of improving life for consumers in care.

Report workplace risks to management.

Report consumer risks to management.

**About You**:
Completed qualifications in a health field such as Leisure and Lifestyle, approved Diversional Therapy or Activity Worker course

Certificate III (or above) in aged care or Alternative therapy qualification or certificate - e.g., massage, aromatherapy (desirable not necessary

Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.

Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.

A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member.

Ability to listen and understand our client's needs and requirements.

Full Drivers Licence

Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.

Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.

Flexible hours to accommodate a work life balance.

Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have had or be willing to get a Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.