About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

About the Role

We are currently looking for motivated and passionate Lifestyle Assistant to join the supportive and friendly teams at our Northaven Community located in Kerang on a Part Time Permanent basis, averaging 60 hours a fortnight who can work Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm.

As a Lifestyle Assistant, you will help in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of a suitable and individually assessed social and lifestyle support activity program for residents of the facility that promotes the whole person’s well-being with a focus on the consumers’ needs, goals and preferences. 

Key Duties:

• Follow the lifestyle program and provides feedback to the coordinator.
• Document the consumer-focused outcomes and program delivery into the appropriate records.
• Work to a planned schedule.
• Drive the Baptcare bus safely and in accordance with traffic rules.
• Work with and alongside the other facility staff to get the best consumer centered outcomes for consumers.
• Work with colleagues in an affiliative manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission & Vision statement.
• Maintain own educational development and seek feedback on a regular re continuous improvement.
• Maintain strict privacy and dignity with all information relating to consumers.
• Participate in the continuous improvement cycle at the home.
• Build relationships with families and other agencies at the service with the goal of improving life for consumers in care.
• Report workplace risks to management.
• Report consumer risks to management. 

About You:

• Completed qualifications in a health field such as Leisure and Lifestyle, approved Diversional Therapy or Activity Worker course.
• Certificate III (or above) in aged care or alternative therapy qualification or certificate – e.g., massage, aromatherapy (desirable not necessary).
• Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member.
• Ability to listen and understand our client's needs and requirements.
• Full Drivers Licence.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role. 

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.
• Flexible hours to accommodate a work life balance.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members. 

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• Must have had or be willing to get a Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination

If you require support with the application process, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Lifestyle Assistant - Kerang enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.