Empowering Elder Care Lifestyle Leader

Catholic Healthcare; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Extra leave for EA shifts

Locations across NSW/QLD

Values-based workplace

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare’s Villa Maria Unanderra location in Unanderra, NSW seeks a Lifestyle Leader to develop, plan and implement activities that support residents’ social, psychological, recreational, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.

You will lead the lifestyle team, encourage resident participation, conduct assessments and coordinate events with community, volunteers and families while adhering to policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• A kind heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or similar.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong coaching/training skills.
• Able to establish and maintain professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Respect residents' values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs.
• Excellent IT skills (testing will apply).
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging resident choice and participation in individual and group activities.
• Conducting resident assessments to understand preferences and needs.
• Planning and implementing events and activities with community involvement.
• Acting as team leader, coaching, supervising and guiding the lifestyle team.
• Working safely and following all policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching/training

IT literacy

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Catholic Healthcare’s Villa Maria Unanderra location in Unanderra, NSW seeks a Lifestyle Leader to develop, plan and implement activities that support residents’ social, psychological, recreational, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.

You will lead the lifestyle team, encourage resident participation, conduct assessments and coordinate events with community, volunteers and families while adhering to policies and safety guidelines.