Wellbeing Assistant
* Friendly team and supportive working environment!
* Clear, consistent shift patterns – no rotating rosters, more work life balance!
* Permeant Part Time Hours: 30 hours a week.
* Opportunities for growth, leadership and additional hours in future.
About Us
Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organization that embraces best practices, continuous improvement, and social responsibility. We are proud to create a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are treated like family, and residents receive high quality, person centered care.
About The Role
Excellent opportunity for a Wellbeing Assistant to join our team at Casey Aged Care. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable individuals who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for older people, particularly residents living with dementia. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating meaningful social connections, supporting resident wellbeing, and delivering engaging lifestyle and recreational programs within a supportive aged care environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of both formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain residents' quality of life while promoting independence, dignity and choice.
Why Join Us?
* Family owned, close knit team culture
* Supportive and collaborative environment
* Career growth and leadership opportunities
* Best practice systems to support care delivery
* Flexibility to increase hours over time
* Community and social responsibility initiatives
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs
* Support residents' emotional, social and recreational wellbeing
* Encourage participation in activities and community engagement
* Assist with planning and implementing individual and group activities
* Monitor and document resident participation and responses
* Work collaboratively within the Lifestyle and Care teams
* Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
* Assist with morning and afternoon tea services where required
* Promote a safe and positive environment for residents, visitors and staff
Qualifications And Experience
* Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health
* Previous experience working in an Aged Care Facility
* Passion for dementia care and experience working within a dementia care environment (Essential)
* Strong communication and analytical skills
* Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation and accreditation standards
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Positive, self motivated and adaptable attitude
* Understanding of documentation and funding requirements in aged care
* Additional qualifications in dementia, music, art or related areas will be highly regarded
Requirements
* Current Police Check (Required)
* Australian working rights
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and cultural differences
* Ability to participate in compulsory education and training sessions
Our Values
* Compassion: generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect.
* Integrity: honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do.
* Dignity: True worth of every individual.
* Diversity: Value uniqueness of each person.
* Accountable: we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us.
* Family: it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create.
* Respect: We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other.
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