Job Description
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
• Location - Forbes
• Permanent Part time opportunity - Week 1 & Week 2: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
• Shift times - 8:00am – 2:30pm
• Pay rate - $38 + Super + Not for profit benefits
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. With over 30 years of service and a growing team of more than 6,000 employees, our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
About the role
We are seeking a warm, energetic and creative Lifestyle Assistant to join our team at Jemalong Residential Village in Forbes. In this rewarding role, you will support the delivery of engaging lifestyle, social and wellbeing programs that enhance the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of our residents.
Working collaboratively with the Lifestyle Team, you will help plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group activities that promote choice, connection and inclusion, in line with Catholic Healthcare’s Model of Care and Lifestyle & Engagement Framework.
Your key responsibilities
• Encourage resident choice and participation in lifestyle and engagement activities
• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of individual and group programs
• Assist with innovative events, outings and activities, including community and volunteer involvement
• Support residents during activities, including mobility, meals support and personal care when required
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes in eCase
• Work safely and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
About you
• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health (or similar)
• Experience working in residential aged care (desirable)
• Warm, empathetic communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting older people
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Strong time management skills and a commitment to safety, quality and dignity
Why join us
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits
• Opportunity to upskill to Cert IV in Leisure & Health to support your growth
• Seven additional days leave per year
• Access to Fitness Passport and discounted private health insurance
• Live Well at CHL – holistic wellbeing and lifestyle program
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Supportive, values driven team culture
Apply now to build a rewarding career and make a positive impact in the lives of older people in our Forbes community.
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.
