Aged Care Leisure & Wellness Coordinator

Southern Cross Care QLD; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary sacrifice

Permanent full-time

Supportive organisation

Great staff culture

EAP & Thrive access

Purpose driven organisation

Job summary

Southern Cross Care Queensland's St Anne's Residential Aged Care Home in Broken Hill is seeking a creative Lifestyle Coordinator to design and implement engaging Leisure and Health activities that support residents' psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and physical wellbeing. You will work with a caring team to tailor programs to individual interests.

The role requires hands-on involvement, collaboration with volunteers and staff, and a proactive approach to developing

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or equivalent (desirable).
• Previous experience in a similar lifestyle role.
• Knowledge of aged care and residents' rights and responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to caring for older people.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individual Diversional Therapy Plans including Leisure and Lifestyle programs.
• Assess residents' needs and interests to develop personalised plans.
• Trial new developments and innovative approaches to Leisure & Lifestyle programs.
• Continually evaluate plans and incorporate new approaches and strategies.
• Lead involvement of volunteers and staff in Leisure & Lifestyle activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or equivalent

Job description

Southern Cross Care Queensland's St Anne's Residential Aged Care Home in Broken Hill is seeking a creative Lifestyle Coordinator to design and implement engaging Leisure and Health activities that support residents' psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and physical wellbeing. You will work with a caring team to tailor programs to individual interests.

The role requires hands-on involvement, collaboration with volunteers and staff, and a proactive approach to developing