Lifestyle Assistant

• Permanent full-time and permanent part-time opportunities 
• Generous not- for-profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Working with a supportive team at our modern facility in Windsor 
• Join us and make a difference in our residents' lives!

About the role:

You will be assisting the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to provide leadership, coaching, and direction to residential teams that drives a holistic approach to support our residents. The Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant assists in maintaining a diverse suite of formal and informal group programs both in-house and out in the broader community including those that are social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual. 

You will be great if you have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A warm, compassionate and caring nature with genuine respect for cultural diversity and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work as a team and monitor our residents' needs and wellbeing.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Certificate III in Individual Support. 
• Two years' experience working as a Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant in an aged care or a community environment.
• A 'can do', willing and creative attitude.
• NDIS Worker screening number. 
• Evidence of covid 19 vaccines and 2025 influenza vaccine.
• Multilingual (desirable) especially Russian, Hebrew, and/or Yiddish.

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Generous Salary Packaging - as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Purchased Leave Options - up to 4 additional weeks.
• Employee Assistance - for you and your family.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Free onsite staff car parking at our aged care facilities. 
• Ethos Day - an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development – opportunities to progress in your career internally.
• Your opinion and your experience are heard and valued. 

If this sounds like an opportunity in the next step of your career, and you want to work for an organisation that supports you to succeed both personally and professionally, click APPLY and commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria today.

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training om the Jewish Ethos.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.