Activity and Lifestyle Assistant - Casual

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our crucial support team as an Activity and Lifestyle Assistant at Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village in Ocean Grove. We have casual positions available.

We love when our lifestyle assistants use their creative flair to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents. This is a diverse role, and no two days are the same! You will:

• Promote happiness, wellbeing, and quality of life for all residents 
• Work closely with the activities team to ensure our events calendar runs smoothly
• Run our resident bingo - it sure is a fan favourite
• Assist in the delivery of various workshops, social and craft activities. Anything from bake offs, fashion shows and even floristry demonstrations
• Accompany residents on various outings
  
  

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: 

• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A creative flair you're not afraid to let shine
• Certificate III/IV in Leisure & Lifestyle is desired (but not essential for the right candidate)
  
  

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in Victoria and New Zealand across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. We’re one of Victoria’s fastest growing employers, and we’re just getting started. 

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad. 

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care. 

Ryman Perks

• Work in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratios
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly employee recognition
• Receive a complementary designer uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Receive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brands

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.