Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member

Join our Engagement and Wellbeing team in creating a warm, relationship-centred home where residents are known, valued and supported to live well in ways that are meaningful to them.

• Work flexibility
• Not-for-profit salary sacrifice benefits available up to $15,899
• Meaningful role that makes a difference everyday

This Casual role is based at our Croydon Park and St Peter's sites. Salary Sacrifice up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay working for a not-for-profit

The Role:

At St Basil's Homes (SA), we are seeking a dedicated Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member to join our Wellbeing team across our Croydon Park and St Peter's sites.

In this role, you will support residents to live well by creating meaningful moments of connection, belonging, enjoyment and meaningful in everyday life. With the right blend of creativity, warmth and empathy, you will help residents feel known, included and valued, including residents, and meaning living with dementia.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive team that is committed to person-led care and to creating a place where residents are supported to maintain identity, choice, relationships and a sense of belonging. It is a role where your vibrant personality and compassionate spirit cancan make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of others.

What you’ll do and be responsible for:

As an Engagement and Wellbeing Team Member, you will support individual and group experiences that contribute to residents' physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, spiritual and social wellbeing. You will take time to know each resident as a person, understand what matters to them, and help create opportunities for connection, purpose and enjoyment in daily life.

• Assist the Engagement and Wellbeing Team Lead and team members with planning, setting up and running activities for residents.
• Build genuine relationships with residents by taking time to understand their life stories, strengths, interests, routines, cultural background and what brings meaning to their day.
• Actively support the delivery of a diverse and inclusive program that enables residents of all abilities to participate in ways that are meaningful, comfortable and enjoyable for them.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, team members and community partners to support connection, belonging and continuity in each resident's life.
• Engage in meetings and activity planning as needed.
• Support experiences that reflect residents' cultural, spiritual and personal preferences, including opportunities to maintain relationships, routines, interests and community connections where possible.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation of resident participation and engagement
• Utilise your experience in dementia care to make a significant impact.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Experience supporting people living with dementia in an aged care setting, with an understanding of communication, inclusion, choice and meaningful engagement.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, bringing a bubbly and vibrant energy.
• Strong communication skills to connect with residents and team members alike.
• Creativity and empathy in running engaging activities.
• Ability to observe, understand and respond to residents' changing interests, abilities and engagement needs, supporting meaningful participation in daily life.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate empathy, kindness and respect, with a person-led approach that supports residents to make choices, maintain identity and feel connected in their home.

It would be helpful if you had (but is not essential to apply for the role):

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Leisure and Health, or related fields.
• Prior experience as a lifestyle assistant or similar role in aged care.
• Training or certification specific to dementia care.
• Understanding or experience of the Aged Care sector.
• A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply

If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil’s offers:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• A friendly and inclusive culture, where the values of courtesy and kindness underpin everything that we do
• Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter via the apply now link. Be sure to include in your application:

• Your relevant experience and qualifications
• What motivates you to apply for this role

If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the role, please email [email protected]

Want to know more about our Company?

Every day at St Basil's in South Australia is an opportunity to support residents to live well, their way, at any age. We create a home where people feel known, connected and valued, and where care and engagement go beyond tasks to support purpose, belonging and meaningful everyday life. Our interactions with residents, families, team members and the wider community are underpinned by Courtesy and Kindness. St Basil's is committed to developing its people, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and belonging.

To find out more about us, visit our website www.stbasils.com.au