Lifestyle Assistant- Bunbury

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50500987
- Posted date
- 28-Feb-2025
- Closed date
- 28-Mar-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Southern Operations
- Office location
- Bunbury

**Description and requirements**:
**Lifestyle Assistant - Permanent Part time Position**
- ** 3-4 days/week**:

- ** Location: 926 Woodrow St, Bunbury WA 6230**

**About Our Home in Bunbury**

Situated adjacent to the beautiful Forrest Park, and just a five-minute drive to the coastline, Regis Bunbury is situated in a quiet residential precinct of Bunbury. Our home has easy access to boutique museums, local shopping areas, public transport, and a wide variety of cafes and restaurants.

At Regis, we recognize the importance of the role our Lifestyle team plays in the well-being of our residents. Our unique lifestyle program also runs regular dolphin boat tours, picnics at the beach, regular BBQs and beer brewing for those interested In addition, our residents are joined by our in-house birds and guinea pigs which are adored by our residents and provide much happiness and joy.

**About the Role**

A meaningful and rewarding opportunity to work closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator, the General Manager and the care team to ensure all residents enjoy a rich and purposeful lifestyle. As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will 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**
- Assist the Lifestyle coordinator in developing lifestyle programs based on individual needs, preferences, and goals to enhance physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social well-being
- Participate in the delivery of activities, ensuring they are engaging and meaningful
- Prepare thorough and accurate lifestyle assessments of residents
- Ensure complete and timely documentation of resident participation and engagement
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and volunteers
- 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 in Leisure and Health
- Previous experience in a Lifestyle Assistant 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**
- Competitive hourly rates, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.
- 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?**

**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.