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Lifestyle Assistant - Villa Maria Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury
Department:Healthcare
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Wollongong
Location:Coniston, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Salary:A$74,984 - A$74,984
Skills:
CERTIFICATE III LEISURE AND HEALTHCERTIFICATE IV INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTCARE FOR ELDERLYCOMMUNICATIONTEAMWORKPOLICE CHECKNDIS CLEARANCE
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Job Description

Posted on: September 29, 2025

Discover a career where care goes both ways! Location - Villa Maria UnanderraCasual positionPay rate – $36.05 per hour + superannuationNot-for-profit employer, so pay less tax! Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! This year we’ll celebrate our 30 years in care and we now have 5000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. As a member of the team at Villa Maria Unanderra, you will be providing essential lifestyle, social and wellbeing services for our residents. About The Role Encouraging resident choice and participation in individual and group activities Assisting in the design, delivery and monitoring of group and individual lifestyle services and activitiesImplementing innovative events and lifestyle activities for residents and where possible involving the wider community, volunteers and residents family and friends Provide direct resident care during activities such as bus trips, including assisting with personal hygiene and toiletingProvide direct resident care in relation to meals service, mobility and social supportSupporting your peers and maintaining a cooperative team spiritWorking in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents closely following all policies and procedures To be successful in this role you’ll need A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderlyStrong communication skills and a positive attitudeCertificate III or Cert IV in Leisure and Health or Individual Support or similarAble to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families A reliable team playerCommitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residentsWillingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance What We Can Offer You Competitive hourly pay rateNot-for-profit tax benefitsFitness Passport gym benefitPaid parental leave Long service leave after 5 yearsAdditional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to moveA values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded. Apply online now! Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

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