At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement wellbeing activities for residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation with over 10,000 dedicated team members.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in healthcare while making a meaningful difference.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and positively impact residents' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, resilient, and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Mercy Place Keon Park (Reservoir) and Mercy Place Templestowe
Contact: Robert Gvojic
About the opportunity
As the Lifestyle Assistant, you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team and play a pivotal part in the planning and implementing of wellbeing activities for residents. This role offers the opportunity to work across Mercy Place Keon Park (Reservoir) and Mercy Place Templestowe based on operational requirements.
- Assist with the delivery of recreational and social programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing.
- Support the Lifestyle Coordinator with program planning and orientation of new team members.
- Work individually with residents in line with their lifestyle plans and document progress accurately.
- Ensure programs meet residents’ needs and accreditation standards.
- Engage residents in meaningful activities and encourage community involvement.
- Demonstrate understanding of cognitive, social and spiritual needs of residents and their families.
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible, to adapt well to change and be able to adeptly problem solve.
- Preferable memory support unit experience and understanding of the lifestyle needs of residents who are cognitively impaired.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective resident emotional and spiritual care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- Current police check
- Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Lifestyle Assistant in Melbourne employer: Mercy Health Australia
At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on being a for-purpose organisation that values compassion and community. Located in Parkville, our team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter.
