Join our team

• Exclusive EBA benefits, above-award rates, and career growth opportunities
• Access 24/7 to Employee Assistance Program and enhanced parental leave options
• Strath-Haven is Home for our residents, who are truly at the heart of all we do

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to empowering older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. We strive to ensure they feel valued as members of their community and have easy access to the services they need—whether at home or in a residential setting—to live the life they want.

With services spanning Victoria and Tasmania, our team of 4,600 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support.

Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—and underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. These principles, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do.

For more information, visit our website: Uniting AgeWell

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Why join Uniting AgeWell? 

At Uniting AgeWell, we empower our staff to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in their local communities. As part of our team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy above-award hourly rates.
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $18,550 tax-free benefits, increasing your take-home pay.
• Annual Leave Loading: Receive extra pay while on leave.
• Career Growth: Benefit from education, training, and career pathway opportunities to support your professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential, 24/7 support available for you and your family.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Flexible options to support your journey into parenthood.
• Convenient Location: Easy access via public transport with free on-site and off-site parking

Be part of a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities we serve. With ongoing training and support, we’ll help you succeed in your role and build a fulfilling career.

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Join Our Team at Strath-Haven, Bendigo!

Uniting AgeWell's Strath-Haven Community Facility provides high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring they live with dignity and comfort in a vibrant, homely environment. The newly completed Reservoir Wing heralds a new era in aged care, with intimate dining rooms, light-filled lounges, spacious bedroom suites, and seamless connections to the outdoors.

Take a virtual tour here: Strath-Haven Community

We are currently seeking passionate and caring individuals to join our Lifestyle Team as a Lifestyle Assistant on a permanent part-time basis.

Our fixed fortnightly roster offers the following shift pattern:

• Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

If you want to be part of a Home where residents are truly at the heart of everything we do, this could be the perfect role for you.

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About the Role

Working closely with the Lifestyle Coordinator, the Lifestyle Assistant plays a pivotal role in delivering varied and meaningful lifestyle programs that empower residents to live their BEST life. These programs foster connection, enjoyment, and purpose, enhancing the overall well-being of our residents.

As a Lifestyle Assistant in our facility, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in the development, implementation, and delivery of engaging and therapeutic lifestyle programs that encourage resident participation and enjoyment.
• Collaborating in assessments and ongoing reviews of residents’ cultural, recreational, and leisure needs to ensure programs remain relevant and personalised.
• Promoting and supporting residents to actively engage in meaningful activities while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and passionate approach, keeping residents at the centre of all decisions.
• Working with the Lifestyle Coordinator and Registered Nurse to contribute to the development and evaluation of individual care plans that reflect residents' unique preferences and goals.
• Observing and responding to residents’ changing abilities and interests, ensuring a variety of activities and experiences are accessible to meet their evolving needs.
• Encouraging social engagement and assisting with recreational and group activities.

View the position description here: Lifestyle Assistant

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What We’re Looking For

A caring and empathetic nature is essential, along with a genuine commitment to supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with residents and their families while contributing to a high-quality, person-centred care environment.

Our ideal candidate would have the following qualities and skills:

• Experience in a Leisure and Lifestyle role and/or an Aged Care setting is highly regarded.
• Studying or having completed a Lifestyle and Leisure or equivalent qualification.
• A strong understanding of the person-centred approach in residential care, with dedication to delivering high standards for residents and their families.
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviours, such as those associated with dementia, along with strategies for managing them in a positive, person-centred manner.
• Energy and passion for enriching the lives of older Australians through fun, dynamic, and meaningful activities.
• A warm and welcoming approach, with a focus on building genuine relationships and creating an engaging environment for residents.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to be part of a supportive team in a growing and dynamic sector.
• A deep commitment to seeing residents thrive and enjoy themselves in their daily lives.
• The ability to drive a 10-seater bus is highly desirable to support outings and group excursions.
• A dedication to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust).

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to bring your enthusiasm and skills to a role that truly impacts the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you!