Wellness And Lifestyle Assistant

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Permanent part time; Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm 

Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay 

Bupa Health Insurance & Goodlife Health Club discounts 

About the role

This role will be responsible for optimising the social, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being of our residents, you’ll empower them to enjoy independence and pursue the lifestyle of their choice while maintaining dignity and privacy.

This will see you maximise engagement for each resident in meaningful activities and maintain comprehensive records.

By delivering holistic, individually tailored continuity of care, you’ll also advise and support students, colleagues, volunteers and loved ones.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Previous experience in designing and implementing engaging lifestyle activities designed to meet the needs, goals and preferences of older people

Sound problem solving skills particularly when assessing balancing a resident’s desire for independence and self determination to make their own choices against potential risks and duty of care

Good communication, organisation and relationship building skills as well as a passion for gerontic care

Good understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours

Proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail and in-house databases)

Basic understanding of how to apply AN-ACC to ensure optimum levels of funding are achieved in the area of responsibility

Senior first aid and CPR certificate – desirable 

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Enquiries; [email protected]

Applications close; 4pm on Friday, 10th of March 2023