Joyful Creative Activities Facilitator (Casual)

Lutheran Services Australia; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,?

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts

Travel discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a Casual Creative Lifestyle Facilitator to enrich residents' daily lives through purposeful, personalised activities at Cooinda aged care, Gympie, QLD. You’ll work with the Creative Lifestyle Coordinator to shape engaging programs that foster joy and wellbeing.

Role requires creativity in activities, experience with diverse abilities, and a willingness to learn about dementia. Casual position, Mon–Fri availability and on-site duties at the Gympie location.

Qualifications

• Specialisation in one or more creative areas such as storytelling, music, writing, visual arts or dance.
• Experience engaging people with varying physical or cognitive abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Experience facilitating group activities and one-on-one engagement.
• Willingness to learn about dementia and creative engagement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative activities and outings tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Build rapport to personalise activities and ensure meaningful engagement.
• Document attendance and progress notes for residents participating in activities.
• Seek feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of the lifestyle program.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator and Chaplain to align activities with resident needs and Lutheran ethos.
• Support volunteers and provide direct care activities as required.

Skills

Creative facilitation

Engaging people

Communication

Group activities

Dementia awareness

Job description

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a Casual Creative Lifestyle Facilitator to enrich residents' daily lives through purposeful, personalised activities at Cooinda aged care, Gympie, QLD. You’ll work with the Creative Lifestyle Coordinator to shape engaging programs that foster joy and wellbeing.

Role requires creativity in activities, experience with diverse abilities, and a willingness to learn about dementia. Casual position, Mon–Fri availability and on-site duties at the Gympie location.