Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant - Chestnut Gardens

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Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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Welcome to Monash Health Residential Services @ the Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre!

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 a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant within Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home located in Doveton.  

Within Residential Services @ Monash Health, our employees work a set shift roster. The rosters are based on a 2-week schedule, available roster are as below;  

40 hours per fortnight; Chestnut Gardens - Doveton 

Week 1 - Monday PM, Tuesday PM  

Week 2 – Monday PM, Tuesday PM and Friday PM  

The PM shift is from 11.30am until 8.00pm.

• Community garden    

• Domestic kitchens on every floor   

• In house hairdresser    

• Individual living spaces within their house   

• Troval interactive sundowner tool 

• Sensory Rooms  

About the Role   

We are currently seeking compassionate and 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   

• 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 and spiritual support, especially during end-of-life care   

• 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, 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)   

• Self-aware and committed to reflective practice and continuous improvement   

• Strong commitment to providing resident-centred care   

• Ability to work autonomously and think on your feet in an everchanging landscape  

• Effective time management skills to meet key outcomes   

• Well-developed verbal, written, and computer communication skills   

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.