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Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Your Opportunity

The Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of residents through meaningful activities and engagement. This role works closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the multidisciplinary care team, with all interactions guided by person-centred care, dignity, respect, and inclusion.

Duties Include:

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group lifestyle programs
• Support residents to participate in social, recreational, cultural, and therapeutic activities Promote resident choice, independence, and engagement in daily activities
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents with complex needs Support residents living with dementia and other cognitive or physical impairments
• Assist with outings, special events, and celebrations
• Maintain accurate documentation related to resident participation and preferences
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure activities align with residents’ care plans
• Ensure activity areas and equipment are clean, safe, and well maintained

About us:

Royal Melbourne Hospital operates two residential aged care facilities located in Brunswick and Keilor East. Guided by our values of Leading with Kindness, People First, and Excellence Together, we strive to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to residents and their families while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace for our staff.

Cyril Jewell House, located in the quiet suburban streets of East Keilor, accommodates up to 45 residents. Our team supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, mental health conditions, and age-related physical health challenges.

Benefits of Working at RMH:

• Access generous salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Enjoy a range of fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven workplace focused on continuous improvement
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day

About You:

• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Health, Individual Support, or similar (desirable)
• Experience working in aged care or with older adults (desirable)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to engage residents with empathy, creativity, and patience
• Confidence working with residents living with dementia
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Commitment to the Melbourne Way by prioritising people, leading with kindness, and striving for excellence

Diversity and Inclusion

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications. 

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Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.