Abound Communities, formerly Old Colonists Association of Victoria is a leading not-for-profit provider of retirement living and aged care, offering a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living and aged care in Victoria. Our four villages across Victoria – including St Helena, Fitzroy North, Berwick and Euroa are home to 500 older Victorians in need. We are a community based, not-for-profit organisation who put our residents and their families at the forefront of all we do. If you want to make a real difference, you are welcome to become a part of our exciting journey towards excellence! It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus of working together as one team.
What we offer?
- Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
- Work Life Balance
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Professional Development
- Caring and Engaging Culture
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free on site parking
This role is an AMAZING opportunity for a self-driven person who wants to play a critical role in driving our continued success.
About the role
We are looking for experienced Lifestyle Assistants to join our lifestyle team, in providing our residents innovative and fun activities at our St Helena location. In this casual position you will assist the Diversional Therapist with the implementation and evaluation of activity therapy programs, (including both group and one-on-one activities) and the development of innovative approaches to meeting the individual needs of the residents. Candidates will need experience working with people living with Dementia.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential:
- Certificate III/IV in Lifestyle
- Certificate III (or above) in Aged Care, Ageing Support
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent flexibility, ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Previous experience in an aged care environment is essential
- Strong computer skills essential
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Good understanding of the Quality standards
- Experience with programs for people living with Dementia
- Able and willing to drive a small 12-seater bus
- Current National Police Check
- Covid 19 vaccination certificate including the booster shot
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
If this sounds like the role for you, click on APPLY NOW!
For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description please contact Shivani Tripathi at recruitment@aboundcommunities.org.au
To find out more about us and the wonderful work we do, please visit us at https://aboundcommunities.org.au/
Applications close on Friday, 27 June 2025
Abound Communities reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
Abound Communities values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
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