Creative Aged Care Activities Coordinator

Lutheran Services Australia; Biloela; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging Benefits

Discounts on Health Cover & More

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a Creative Lifestyle Coordinator for Wahroonga Aged Care in Biloela, QLD. Lead stimulating activities, support resident wellbeing and build community connections. Role covers supervising facilitators and volunteers, plus direct care when needed.

The ideal candidate is creative, well-organised and passionate about older people, with a relevant qualification and current First Aid, NDIS clearance and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure, Arts, Drama, Dance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a related field
• Experience designing and facilitating activities and events for individuals and groups
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to lead, support and supervise a team
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a client-centred lifestyle and creative activities program
• Design activities around residents’ interests, abilities, cultural backgrounds and personal preferences
• Lead individual and group activities, events and creative programs
• Evaluate activities and make improvements based on resident feedback
• Build connections with the local community to create new opportunities for residents
• Lead and coordinate our volunteer program, including recruitment, orientation, training and support
• Supervise and support Creative Lifestyle Facilitators and volunteers
• Maintain records and reports to support quality service delivery and accreditation requirements
• Work closely with residents, families, Care Managers, Service Managers and the wider team
• Provide direct care activities when required.

Skills

Creative

Communication

People skills

Leadership

Team supervision

First Aid

Education

Lifestyle/Leisure/Arts/Dance/Music Therapy/OT related field

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

QLD Driver’s Licence

Job description

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a Creative Lifestyle Coordinator for Wahroonga Aged Care in Biloela, QLD. Lead stimulating activities, support resident wellbeing and build community connections. Role covers supervising facilitators and volunteers, plus direct care when needed.

The ideal candidate is creative, well-organised and passionate about older people, with a relevant qualification and current First Aid, NDIS clearance and a valid driver’s licence.