We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As aLifestyle Officeryoullbe part of an experiencedengagedand dedicated team helping to create a welcomingprofessionaland supportive care experience for the residents ofSt Vincents Care ServicesYennora.Drawing on your care experience you will actively contribute to the delivery of engaging lifestyle opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse social recreational cultural and spiritual needs of our residents.
St Vincents Care Services Yennora (locally known as Rosary Village) is a141-bedfacilitylocatedapproximately 29km from Sydneys CBD.
Whatson your CV is important butwhatsin your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincentskindness works for us.
This is a fixed term part time opportunity for 6 weeks with potential to extend. Ability to work Friday Saturday and Sunday with 8 hours each day and 48 hours per fortnight.
Things that work for us:
Certificate III in Individual Support essential. Leisure qualification highly regarded.
Experience working as a carer AND in Leisure & Lifestyle in an aged care facility.
Ability to collaborate seamlessly with the pastoral care care & clinical and food services teams to create and implement meaningful engagement activities.
A commitment to person-centred caredemonstratinga deep understanding and passion for enhancing residents well-being.
Ability toleverageyour experience in working with individuals living with dementia to bring valuable insights to our care approach.
Capacity to infuse energy and enthusiasm into your role fostering an environment that enables residents to activelyparticipatein and enjoy meaningful activities.
High levelof customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Ability to follow directives as per care plan
Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (within the last 6 months)
NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Things that work for you:
Opportunity to join a modern residence redefining the expectations of aged care
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum
Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
No cost uniforms and training
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Why become part of the St Vincents Care family
Becauseyourelike us you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20 facilities and locations weoperatein QueenslandNew South Walesand Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we playan important rolein and continue to support.
For more than 175 years St Vincents Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion justiceintegrityand excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs.Itsabout building a true partnership around trust and respect.Thatswhy we take a person-centred approach delivering holistic individual care that achieves wellbeing for mindbodyand spirit.
At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome safefairand impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincents Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples unique perspectives knowledge and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical mental and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information visit get in contact at
Interested
No agencies please.
Availability to work Friday Saturday & Sunday
8 Hours each day with a total of 48hrs per fortnight
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority