Lifestyle assistant

5 days ago

Mulgrave, Australia VMCH Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Join the team at VMCH and take part in delivering the highest quality of care to our residents.

  • Permanant part time position based at VMCH Mulgrave
  • Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment
  • Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role

We are looking for experienced enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to support residents to participate in activities in line with their individual needs and care plan.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

  • Work with the resident to identify strategies and opportunities that maximise engagement and promote healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Organise activities for people living with dementia, which aim to maintain independence, using familiar routines and existing skills and promote healthy lifestyle practices and existing. skills
  • Use appropriate methods to assess resident's leisure and health needs according to specific purpose and under the guidance of an experienced worker.
  • Collect and review relevant information to establish the needs of residents, based on the leisure and recreation or relevant assessment.
  • Develop strategies to deal with challenging behaviour and to maximise resident participation in activities and evaluate effectiveness of strategies as indicated by the response. 
  • Please see below for the working shifts and days allocated to this vacancy:

Week 1 & 2 

  • Wednesdays 9am to 5pm
  • Thursdays 9am to 5pm

About you

You are an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter who is eager to develop a career in aged care. To be considered for these roles, you will need: 

  • Previous Experience (2 + years) of similar role in Aged Care setting preferred 
  • Certificate III in Leisure and Health or equivalent
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Previous experience working in an aged care facility
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-motivated, work without supervision and promote a positive lifestyle environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Why VMCH?



Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance and many other employee benefits. 
  • A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us
 
VMCH is a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation that has been helping others for over 100 years.
 
As a Catholic organisation, our values underpin the work we do. We are especially committed to supporting people who are disadvantaged and marginalised, by creating choices, offering hospitality and building inclusive, compassionate and sustainable communities.
 
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you Visit our careers page for other opportunities -  
 
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
 
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

  • Laundry Assistant

    4 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Royal Freemasons Ltd Full time

    $27.66 per hour (plus allowances) + Superannuation + Salary packaging - Permanent part time - Join a progressive & supportive team Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day. Then Royal Freemasons is for you! Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people’s lives by showing compassion and...

  • Resident Wellbeing Assistant

    4 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Royal Freemasons Ltd Full time

    $30.88 p/h - $33.43 p/h (plus allowances) + superannuation + Salary packaging - Not for Profit Salary Packaging available to increase your take home pay - Join a progressive & supportive team - Part Time hours - no rotating rosters! Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day? Then Royal Freemasons is for you....

  • Personal Care Assistant

    4 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Royal Freemasons Ltd Full time

    $30.88 p/h to $33.43 p/h (plus allowances) + superannuation + Salary packaging - Not for Profit Salary Packaging available to increase your take home pay - Join a progressive & supportive team Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day? Then Royal Freemasons is for you. Experience the rewards of making a difference...

  • Assistant Claims Executive

    1 week ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Gallagher Full time

    **Gallagher **is one of Australia’s and the world’s largest Insurance broking and risk management companies with over 30,000 employees globally. We pride ourselves on being a socially responsible, ethical and collaborative organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are also proud to be named one of the World’s Most Ethical...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    4 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Blue Cross Full time

    Mulgrave location! - We have shifts that will suit your availablity! - Comprehensive induction and staff training! Here at BlueCross, we are the largest, and leading provider of aged care in Victoria. We pride ourselves on the exceptional services we deliver to our clients within the community as well as the clients that reside within our 33 aged care...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia VMCH Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Part time vacancies across a variety on shifts and days at VMCH Aged Care, MulgraveExcellent NFP salary packaging benefitsFriendly team & excellent working conditions About the role We are looking for part time Personal Care Assistants to bring joy to our resident's day.  Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:Providing...

  • Planning Assistant

    1 week ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Kmart Full time

    **Brighter Futures Start Here** As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy...

  • Planning Assistant

    2 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia Kmart Full time

    **Brighter Futures Start Here** As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy...

  • Personal Care Assistant

    7 days ago

    Mulgrave, Australia VMCH Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    Part time and Casual vacancies across a variety of shifts and days and VMCH Aged Care, MulgraveExcellent NFP salary packaging benefitsFriendly team and excellent working conditionsAbout the role We are looking for casual Personal Care Assistants to bring joy to our resident's day.  Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will...

  • Planning Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia Kmart Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Brighter Futures Start HereWe are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work...