**Lifestyle Assistant**
- **Located at Benetas St. L**aurence Court Eaglehawk in Bendigo which is home to 67 residents**:
- **Salary packaging benefits (more take-home pay)**:
- **Part Time permanent, Monday to Friday opportunity - enjoy weekends off**
**What YOU do matters**
- Do YOU have a flair for Aged Care? If so, join the Eaglehawk team as our
- **Lifestyle Assistant,** and support the implementation of our creative and engaging lifestyle program to support our residents to live their best life and achieve their personal goals.
**Your 'typical day' will have you**:
- Assisting with the provision of recreational and social programs that enhance the wellbeing of our residents
- Supporting the Lifestyle Coordinator in the orientation of new team members
- Assisting each resident individually in accordance with the lifestyle plan document and ensure information is recorded accurately
- Ensuring all programs meet both residents' needs and accreditation standards
- Demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our residents and their families
- Engaging our residents and encourage them to be part of their local community
- Assisting with meaningful and enriching activities that provide choice to each person.
**To thrive in this role you will be**:
- Formally qualified in Community Development, Recreation or Disability Studies (i.e. Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure)
- Experienced in providing recreational and social programs in aged care facilities or a similar setting (highly regarded)
- Proficient to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Empathetic and can to build strong connections with residents and their loved ones
- Honest, helpful and dependable - a great asset for the team
**As a valued employee, your experience matters. Look forward to**:
- Being part of a trusted team within a supportive community
- Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
- Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
- A competitive salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)
- A comprehensive on-site orientation, training, and support
- A dedicated L&D team and learning culture putting you in the driver's seat of your ongoing professional and personal development
**About Benetas**
- Benetas is a leading not for profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers, through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services. We care about our people's health and wellbeing, and are committed to our reputation as a truly great place to work and volunteer. We are a recognised leader in gender equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation since 2006. We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that is reflective of the client base.
**Keen to join us?