Lifestyle Assistant

Position number

Posted date

10-Sep-2025

Closed date

09-Oct-2025

Division

Residential Aged Care

Business unit

Northern Operations

Office location

Oxley

Real impact you can feel good about

There's something special about what we do at Regis. Our hearts and minds approach is at the core of who we are. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly knowing the people we look after. Real impact isn't measured by numbers, it's felt. And making a meaningful difference today means improving aged care for tomorrow.

With a highly diverse workforce, Regis is proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families.

It really is work you can feel good about.

The opportunity

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want. Our culture of inclusion will ensure that everyone feels valued and can run at their best. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent to create a better experience for our residents, families and employees.

The important role you will play

• 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

What you will bring to the role

• 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

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. 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. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are 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 are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

Benefits that 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.
• Be supported 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
• An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis
• Plus, we have reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work

At Regis, real impact starts with you.

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.

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