At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with engaging lifestyle activities and provide compassionate care.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a leading for-purpose organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn up to $34.50 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to exceptional patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience or qualifications in lifestyle assistance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Casual
Salary: Up to $34.4984 per hour, plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits
Location: Mercy Place Ballarat
About the opportunity
Our well established and successful lifestyle team are looking for that last person to finish off the group. We need someone who is working towards their qualification or is an experienced and qualified Lifestyle Assistant. Our residents love their lifestyle program activities, so you will be joining a team who makes a difference to vulnerable members of society each and every day.
What you'll bring
- You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible, adapt well to change and 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 acquiring:
- Experience in a similar role
- Passport, birth certificate and/or working rights in Australia
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. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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 Ballarat employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
