Lifestyle Assistant | Busselton and Dunsborough | Full-time or Part-Time
9am - 5pm
About Us:
Capecare is recognised as a leading provider of aged care and accommodation services for seniors across the Southwest region of Western Australia. Located in Busselton on the beautiful shores of Geographe Bay and a second location in the heart of Dunsborough, Capecare takes great pride in meeting the changing needs of today's ageing community by delivering an outstanding model of care for clients and families choosing their services.
About the Role:An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Lifestyle Assistant to join our Busselton and Dunsborough facilities, with the sole purpose of creating, coordinating and evaluating comprehensive lifestyle and recreational programs for our lovely residents.
**This is a full-time role, 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday, job share will be considered.
Your key responsibilities will include:**
* In consultation with the Lifestyle Coordinator, other team members, and families assist clients to express and participate in their lifestyle preferences.
* In consultation with the Occupational Therapist and the lifestyle team, plan, organise, implement and modify individual and group recreational programs and functions including community access.
* Identify the different levels of ability and interests of clients to maximise participation of all clients.
* Engage in planned activities with residents.
* Implement specific therapeutic programs under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
* Assess program outcomes, including reviewing and evaluating resident needs on an ongoing basis.
* Identify and implement program changes as required.
* Drive Capecare vehicles including the bus to transport clients thereby ensuring ongoing community access for clients.
* As required and directed by Registered Nursing staff dispense medications during community visits.
* Assist frail and disabled residents with transferring, toileting and meals within the facility and during outings.
* Administration tasks - preparing materials, completing attendance records and statistics,
About You:
As a Lifestyle Assistant, you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for residents through engaging, person-centred programs that support their social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. With a Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, an Allied Health background or relevant experience, you bring creativity, empathy, and strong organisational skills to this role. You're confident in planning and delivering individual and group activities, assessing outcomes, and continuously improving programs. A natural communicator and team player, you build strong connections with residents, families, staff, and the wider community.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health (preferred) or related discipline.
* Allied Health Qualification (desirable).
* Extensive experience in a similar role within an Aged Care environment.
What's in it for me?
* Great work-life balance with job flexibility.
* A competitive remuneration package that includes not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 (tax-free) – increases your take-home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay
* A very family-friendly and supportive organisation.
* The chance to make a meaningful difference.
* Work by the coast in one of WA's most beautiful regions.
How to Apply?
Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV via SEEK outlining your experience.
We are committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage applications. If you would like to have a confidential chat about this unique opportunity or seek further information, please reach out to our Rachel Ash on9750
Please note screening and interviews may occur sooner, and Capecare reserves the right to close applications early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.