Wellbeing Assistant

• Friendly team and supportive working environment!
• Clear, consistent shift patterns – no rotating rosters, more work life balance!
• Ongoing Permanent Part-Time: 50 hours per fortnight

About Us:

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organisation that embraces best practices, continuous improvement, and social responsibility. We are proud to create a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are treated like family, and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

Casey Aged Care is one of MACG's largest homes, with 155 beds set among landscaped gardens and parkland views in Narre Warren, just five minutes from the Monash Freeway. Now celebrating 10 years with MACG, and currently rated 4 stars, the home recently expanded its Memory Care Wing and offers residents first class accommodation alongside on site physiotherapy, podiatry and music therapy.

About the Role:

Excellent opportunity for a Wellbeing Assistant to join our team at Casey Aged Care.

We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable individuals who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for older Australian's.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating meaningful social connections, supporting resident wellbeing, and delivering engaging lifestyle and recreational programs within a supportive aged care environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of both formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain residents' quality of life while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Casey Aged Care is one of our larger homes with a vibrant and well established Wellbeing team. We are looking for someone who brings prior aged care experience and can confidently hit the ground running from day one. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team and make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowances
• Leave loading of 17.5%, making your leave worth more
• EAP program
• Refer a friend benefit program
• JB Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Staff recognition programs
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs
• Support residents' emotional, social and recreational wellbeing
• Encourage participation in activities and community engagement
• Assist with planning and implementing individual and group activities
• Monitor and document resident participation and responses
• Work collaboratively within the Lifestyle and Care teams
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
• Assist with morning and afternoon tea services where required
• Promote a safe and positive environment for residents, visitors and staff

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure & Health (Required)
• Previous experience working in an aged care facility at least 1 Year (Required)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation and accreditation standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive, self motivated and adaptable attitude
• Understanding of documentation and funding requirements in aged care
• Additional qualifications in dementia, music, art or related areas will be highly regarded

Requirements:

• Current Employment Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and cultural differences
• Ability to participate in compulsory education and training sessions

Our Values:

At MACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you are passionate about using your skills to improve environments, support communities and create meaningful experiences for older Australians, we would love to hear from you.

APPLY TODAY!