Leisure & Activities Coordinator

Calvary; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Leisure & Activities Coordinator role located in Doncaster East seeks a results-driven professional to design and implement engaging activities for aged care residents. You will collaborate with nursing staff and the Home Manager to tailor programs that respect residents’ culture, beliefs, and life experiences.

Join a leading Australian health care provider with a focus on person-centered care, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities for frail residents.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes for compliance.
• Strong honesty and integrity in all interactions.
• Proficient use of information technology and learning new programs as required.

Responsibilities

• Care planning, design and development of group and 1:1 activity programs for residents, considering hobbies and spiritual needs.
• Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs for the care team to deliver.
• Liaise with families to assess needs, preferences and capabilities and compile appropriate activity assessments and care plans.

Skills

Plan activities

Documentation

Communication

IT literacy

Integrity

Education

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Leisure & Activities Coordinator - Calvary Aged Care

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Working with a great team of lifestyle officers and nursing staff
• Permanent Full Time role

About the role

The Leisure & Activities Coordinator supports the Home Manager and Clinical Leadership team to design, develop and implement individual and group activities across the home to residents, by understanding who the residents are including their identity, culture, diversity, beliefs and life experiences.

Conveniently located in Doncaster East, Calvary Millward is a modern and vibrant aged care facility.

The successful applicant will need:

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.

Your main duties will include:

• Care planning, design and develop group and 1:1 care programs for residents that takes into account their individual lifestyle, hobbies and spiritual needs.
• Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs that can be carried out by the care team.
• Through activity, promoting close relationships with families and carers for the health and wellbeing of residents. Liaise with family members and assess the needs, preferences and capabilities of each Resident to compile appropriate individual activity assessments and care plans.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.