Aged Care Leisure & Wellness Coordinator

Theroyce; Penrith; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royce Penrith is seeking a dedicated Leisure and Lifestyle Co-Ordinator to design, deliver and evaluate engaging programs that enhance residents’ quality of life and social connection. You’ll work within our Aged Care team to tailor activities to individual interests and cultural backgrounds, promoting independence and meaningful engagement.

You will collaborate with residents, families and staff to create person-centred plans, lead activities, and ensure safety and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leisure, lifestyle, recreation or activities role within aged care, healthcare, disability services or a community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver a varied calendar of leisure, lifestyle, recreational, social and wellbeing activities for residents.
• Undertake resident assessments and consultations to identify individual interests, preferences, goals, cultural needs and abilities.
• Develop and regularly review individualised lifestyle care plans in collaboration with residents, families and the care team.
• Facilitate group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, music, movement, games, reminiscence, outings, celebrations and special events.
• Support residents to maintain independence, choice, dignity and meaningful engagement in daily life.
• Organise community excursions, visits and events, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, transport arrangements and supervision are in place.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families, encouraging feedback and involvement in lifestyle planning.
• Engage and co-ordinate volunteers, community groups, entertainers and external providers to enrich the lifestyle programme.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, assessments, care plans, progress notes and activity evaluations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programmes and make improvements in response to resident feedback, changing needs and quality outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, care, hospitality and management teams to promote a vibrant, welcoming and resident-focused environment.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with relevant aged care standards, workplace health and safety requirements, infection prevention protocols and organisational policies.
• Assist with the promotion of lifestyle activities within the residence, including preparing activity calendars, newsletters and event communications.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Creativity

Team leadership

Office software

Independent working

Education

Leisure and Health / Aged Care qualification

First Aid & CPR certification

Willingness to obtain relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic care / resident management systems

Job description

The Royce Penrith is seeking a dedicated Leisure and Lifestyle Co-Ordinator to design, deliver and evaluate engaging programs that enhance residents’ quality of life and social connection. You’ll work within our Aged Care team to tailor activities to individual interests and cultural backgrounds, promoting independence and meaningful engagement.

You will collaborate with residents, families and staff to create person-centred plans, lead activities, and ensure safety and record-keeping.