Employment Type: Casual Hours: as per Roster Requirement Salary: as per EBA Location: Mercy Place Dandenong Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Sarabjit Kaur (SKaur3@mercy.com.au) 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 this, 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 at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. The Lifestyle/ Wellbeing Assistant supports development and delivery meaningful activities to enhance the wellbeing and lifestyle of our residents About the opportunity We welcome a qualified full-time enthusiastic Wellbeing Assistant to join our team to work at Mercy Place Dandenong. Support the delivery of holistic wellbeing programs that promote engagement and social connection Provide individualized one-on-one support for residents Assist with assessments and care plan reviews to ensure wellbeing needs are met Collaborate with clinical staff to support residents' overall wellbeing Create memorable experiences—whether it’s outings, social events, or unique activities such as a game, lunch at the local pub, or a scenic helicopter joy flight over Phillip Island What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Support the delivery of lifestyle and wellbeing programs Provide one-on-one support for residents Review and evaluation of wellbeing care plans and assessments Provide an exceptional stakeholder experience Work collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure residents wellbeing needs are being met Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations 2025 Influenza Vaccination NDIS Check Proof of eligibility to work in Australia You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. 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. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now 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.
