This is a Wellbeing Team Member role with Medical and Aged Care Group based in Parkdale, VIC, AU Medical and Aged Care Group Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Wellbeing Team Member role at Medical and Aged Care Group Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the broader care team, you will help create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents can continue to enjoy meaningful and purposeful lives. Lifestyle Assistant Travel the Journey with Us Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family-owned organisation that has been enhancing the lives of older Australians since 1995. We are committed to creating warm, welcoming homes where residents, families, and staff feel valued, connected, and supported. About the Role As a Wellbeing & Lifestyle Assistant, you will play a key role in enriching the lives of residents by planning, supporting, and facilitating engaging activities that promote physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing. Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the broader care team, you will help create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents can continue to enjoy meaningful and purposeful lives. Key Responsibilities Assist with the planning and delivery of lifestyle and wellbeing programs Encourage and support resident participation in activities and events Facilitate recreational, leisure, social, cultural, and spiritual activities Provide individual emotional support and social engagement to residents Assist with community engagement and intergenerational programs Support residents living with dementia through meaningful activities Contribute to care planning and resident wellbeing assessments Maintain accurate activity records and documentation Work collaboratively with care staff, families, and volunteers About You You are a positive, energetic, and caring individual who enjoys building relationships and making a genuine difference in the lives of older people. You will demonstrate: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Creativity and enthusiasm in delivering engaging programs Empathy, patience, and a resident-centred approach Ability to work both independently and within a team A genuine passion for aged care and resident wellbeing Essential Requirements Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing), Certificate IV or Diploma in Leisure & Health, Current Police Check Valid working rights in Australia Basic computer skills Understanding of resident-centred care principles Previous experience in residential aged care Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards Knowledge of dementia support and wellbeing programs Food Safety Certificate Why Join MACG? Supportive and inclusive team culture Ongoing learning and development opportunities Career progression pathways Employee recognition and reward programs Family-owned organisation with strong values Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our Values Unified by our commitment to providing superior care, our values see our divers team collaborate to deliver on our promise to our residents: Compassion: generous spirit, welcoming hospitality, connect. Integrity: honest, trustworthy and ethical in all that we do. Dignity: True worth of every individual. Diversity: Value uniqueness of each person. Accountable: we are accountable of all actions and outcomes to residents, their carers families and those who fund, govern and support us. Family: it is in how we think, behave and talk. It is reflected in the environments and experiences we create. Respect: We promote care, compassion and consideration with residents, their carers, families and each other. Why work with us Supportive culture demonstrating the core values, Confidential EAP Support, Learning and development opportunities, Onsite parking, Coffee, biscuits and events to enjoy. If you are as passionate as we are APPLY TODAY Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Medical and Aged Care Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Planning and delivering lifestyle programs Encouraging resident participation Facilitating recreational activities Key Strengths ️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ⏰ Strong organisational and time management abilities ❤️ Empathy and a resident-centred approach Creativity in delivering engaging programs Basic computer skills Knowledge of dementia support and wellbeing programs A Final Note: This is a role with Medical and Aged Care Group not with Hatch.
