Lifestyle Assistant- Caboolture

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50500265
- Posted date
- 23-Dec-2024
- Closed date
- 27-Jan-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Northern Operations
- Office location
- Caboolture

**Description and requirements**:
Lifestyle Assistant
- Part-time Opportunity - 52 hours per forthnight
- Caboolture, QLD

Join our passionate country-wide team of caring professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians. We’re one of the biggest providers, leading the way, showing personalised and respectful care for over 9,000 residents and clients across private and residential aged care homes, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres.

We know it’s the little things that make a real difference, and believe in the power of hearts and minds to create real, lasting change. It’s work you can feel good about.

The important role you’ll play

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 Coordinator 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.

Where you’ll call home

Situated in a quiet residential precinct close to Central Lakes Shopping Village, Regis Caboolture has excellent public transport links and is close to childcare centres and local schools.

What your compassionate care looks like
- 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

How you’ll make an impact
- Assist in carrying out lifestyle assessments of residents
- Promote happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for residents
- Assist in delivery of various workshops, social and other activities
- Actively participate in the delivery of activity programs
- Document any changes to resident’s activities or as required by Occupational Health & Safety
- Communicate with residents and their families

The traits that will help you succeed in the role
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (desirable)
- Pro active and energetic self starter with strong customer service focus
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge regarding the ACFI framework (desirable)
- Experience using a computerised Care Management System (desirable)
- An eagerness to grow and develop career in Aged Care

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

What our people love about working here

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. That’s why we make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. Of thoughts and actions. And how the little things make a real difference. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you're physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for the skills you share and the professional growth goals you bring. So, we celebrate your work, support your life outside work and consider you one of our own from the start.

Benefits to support and reward you
- Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing
- Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. Enjoy support to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia
- Salary packaging through Maxxia
- Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support
- Regis Emplo