Lifestyle Assistant 

• Use your creativity on enriching programs and engagement activities
• Working at Gisborne Oaks residential aged care, home for 78 residents
• Permanent part-time every Monday to Thursday (41hrs fortnight)

What you do matters 

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for a Lifestyle Assistant to:

• Coordinate the provision of recreational and social programs that enhance the well-being of our residents
• Maintain records of recreational and social programs - includes the design, details of resident participation and program evaluation.
• Assist each resident in accordance with the lifestyle plan document
• Ensure all programs meet both residents’ needs and accreditation standards
• Engage residents and encouraging them to be part of their local community
• Assist with meaningful and enriching activities that provide choice to each person

To join our excellent team, we’re looking for someone with:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
• Demonstrated understanding of the cognitive, social and spiritual needs of the residents and their families
• Empathy and an ability to build strong connections with residents and their loved ones
• Honesty, helpfulness and dependability – making you a great asset to the team
• Creativity and experience in coordinating and providing recreational and social programs, ideally in an aged care environment

To work in Residential Aged Care you will need to have an NDIS Worker Screening Check. The NDIS Check lasts for 5 years and can be used with any organisation / employer. You can find out more information about it here. You can still apply for a job if you do not have the Check already, but you will need to receive it before you can start working. 

Why Benetas?

• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take-home pay with less tax!
• Close to public transport and free parking on site
• A strong learning culture with paid training hours to build your skills and our own Scholarship Program
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians. We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced lifestyle assistant with a passion for helping people, then join Benetas to have a meaningful career where the work that you do will really matter. 

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.