Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

Provectus Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria By The Park in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to provide care and companionship to residents and deliver tailored activities.

You will lead the team in planning programs, ensure participation, and coordinate with the manager. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and resident well-being, in a supportive environment that values compassion and imagination.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs in Aged Care.
• Ability to lead activities and liaise with residents, carers and staff.
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or demonstrated competency.
• Resilient and compassionate, aligned with our values.
• Permanent Part Time or Full Time availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and direct staff in planning the activities program.
• Ensure residents participate and benefit from the program.
• Confirm the program details with the manager and schedule.
• Complete evaluation sheets and supporting paperwork.
• Develop activities reflecting residents' interests and capabilities.

Skills

Caregiving

Activity planning

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Job description

Victoria By The Park is seeking experienced and dedicated Permanent Part Time or Full Time Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team. We are looking for someone who genuinely cares and in return, we will provide you with an environment where you will feel supported and appreciated.

What do we need you to do?

You’ll provide care and companionship to residents and deliver innovative leisure and lifestyle activities that are specifically tailored and designed for the resident’s needs, interests and capabilities, these also include:

• Lead, guide and direct the staff in planning the program of activities, ensuring to liaise with team members, residents and carers.
• Ensure that all residents can be part of an activity program of interest and that they can achieve the desired outcomes.
• Confirm the activities program with the manager, including all details provided, residents involved, timetable, and resources organised.
• Ensure that all evaluation of activities, daily activity participation sheets, and other paperwork is completed and that all work reflects continuous improvement.
• Develop activities that account for previous interests and current capabilities that enhance their quality of life through their interest and hobbies.

What do we need you to bring?

Ideally, we’re looking for previous experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs in Aged Care

You’ll need to be resilient and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.

Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications or demonstrated competency in the knowledge required for this role.

Benefits and Perks

• VBTP is a beautiful facility located in leafy Elsternwick. Tram 67 is only meters away, with Elsternwick and Glenhuntly train stations just up the road.