Lifestyle Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Hours: Minimum 7.5

Salary: $32.30 - $34.04

Location: Mercy Place Bethlehem (Bendigo)

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications 

Contact: Leanne Winning: [email protected]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.  

Where there’s care, there’s You. 

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? 

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. 

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. 

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.  

To do that, we need you.  

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.  

About the opportunity: 

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.  

What you’ll bring:

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.  

To thrive in this role, you will have: 

Activity Planning: Organize and facilitate recreational and social activities tailored to residents’ interests.

Wellness Support: Assist with physical and mental wellness programs, including exercise and cognitive games.

Personal Engagement

• Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship to residents through conversation and shared activities.
• Life Story Work: Encourage residents to share their life stories, fostering connections and understanding.

Family Interaction

• Communication: Act as a liaison between residents and their families, providing updates on activities and well-being.
• Support: Assist families in understanding the care processes and available resources.

Environment Management

• Safety: Ensure a safe and comfortable living environment, addressing any concerns or hazards.
• Personalization: Help residents personalize their living spaces to reflect their preferences and memories.

Administrative Support

• Documentation: Assist with maintaining records related to activities and residents’ engagement.
• Coordination: Collaborate with healthcare staff to integrate lifestyle programs with overall care plans.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: 

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.  

• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.  

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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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