Lifestyle Assistant 

• Use your creativity on enriching programs and engagement activities
• Working at Eaglehawk residential aged care, home for 67 residents in California Gully
• Permanent part-time every Monday to Friday (30hrs fortnight)

Empowered to Shine!

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. Our teams are supported to build meaningful connections and deliver exceptional care by accessible leaders who encourage professional development and growth. And when challenges arise, bring your curiosity, positive energy and resilience. With caring colleagues and an inclusive culture we will adapt to change together. Live your best work/life in a respectful environment that values your safety, wellbeing and the contribution you make.

The Role

• 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

About you

• 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

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Working in an industry that is constantly evolving, while supporting the needs of older persons throughout their journey brings its challenges. So, bring your curiosity, positive energy, and resilience as we adapt to change together. And know that by your side, you have a team of caring colleagues who’ve got you. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!