Lifestyle Assistant - Arcare Knox

Salary Range - Minimum $34.19 per hour Vic

• Promotes and Supports a Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Career Progression
• Cert III Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, we have over 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way! Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.

Backed by a dedicated team of over 8500 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.

Benefits

• Above Award Rates
• Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more
• Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift and public holidays
• ​​​​​​​Paid Training and Development days
• Reward & Recognition programs including CEO incentives and National Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role:  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

Your key responsibilities revolve around supporting the Lifestyle Coordinator in planning, organizing, and implementing lifestyle programs that enhance the quality of life and well-being of our residents.

Your primary functions will be:

• Activity Assistance: Implement a diverse range of lifestyle programs tailored to the residents' interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Resident Interaction: Engage with residents on a personal level, fostering positive relationships and promoting social interaction among them.
• Resident Assessment and documentation: Create and review Lifestyle Assessments to ensure needs-based programming is occurring and monitor attendance.

Skills & Experience

• Cert IV Leisure & Health (Preferred, not essential).
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

Ready to Apply

It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus of working together as one team.   If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.