Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant - Chestnut Gardens

Welcome to Monash Health Residential Aged Care Services

Monash Health recently undertook a revamp of its leisure and lifestyle program that is delivered across all Monash Health Residential Aged Care and the Transition Care Program.

This new program supports a seamless transition into the new centre, ensures equity in service delivery, and enhances the resident experience across all Monash Health residential aged care services sites.

We are currently recruiting for Grade 2 Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants. There are ongoing part time  positions based Chestnut Gardens Nursing Home in Doveton and the Transition Care Program.

Lifestyle team delivers acitivities for our residents to ensure they receive the very best wellbeing activities through our lifestyle program. Amenities at Chestnut Gardens 

• Community garden
• Domestic kitchens on every floor/ward
• In house hairdresser
• Individual living spaces within their house

About the Role

• Part-Time Lifestyle Assistant Grade 2

We are currently seeking compassionate and self motivated Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants to join our Residential Aged Care Services team.

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant works with residents/clients, families, other care team members and volunteers to enhance the quality of residents’ lives by engaging residents in meaningful activities that are satisfying to residents and promote their emotional, spiritual and psychological wellbeing.

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant supports residents to realise their potential, achieve goals and experience purpose and fulfilment.

In this role, you will;

• Plan and deliver individual and group activities that reflect residents’ interests, preferences, and goals
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, care staff, and volunteers to enhance resident satisfaction and wellbeing
• Contribute to personalised wellbeing care plans and ensure timely documentation and evaluation
• Support the coordination and delivery of monthly activity calendars, special events, and community outings
• Provide emotional, social & spiritual support, especially during end-of-life care
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and welcoming activity environments
• Uphold Monash Health iCARE values and adhere to infection control, OHS, and Aged Care Standards including SIRS and NDIS requirements

About You:

You are passionate about enriching the lives of older people, empathetic, reliable, a strong communicator, self starter, someone who can think quickly on your feet with the every changing days in Residenal Aged care, and committed to delivering person-centred care. You can work both independently and as part of a team. This is your opportunity to make a real difference by creating meaningful moments for our residents every day.

You also possess;

• Valid NDIS Clearance and completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (essential)
• Valid police check clearance including a renewal every 3 years (essential)
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) or equivalent qualification (essential)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (essential)
•  Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow direction as needed
• Self starter and committed to reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Strong commitment to providing resident-centred care
• Effective time management skills to meet key outcomes
• Well-developed verbal, written, and computer communication skills

In Return, as a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our residents and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.