Leisure and Wellness Coordinator

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Discounts via U rewards program

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative workplace

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking an enthusiastic Lifestyle Coordinator to provide care and companionship, delivering tailored leisure activities for residents. You will lead staff in planning programs and ensure engagement, documenting outcomes and continuously improving processes.

Experience in aged care is preferred; Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications are required. Join a values-driven team with opportunities to grow within a leading human services organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle program in Aged Care is preferred.
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications or demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and direct the staff with the planning of the program of activities, liaising with team members, residents and carers.
• Ensure residents participate in activities and can achieve desired outcomes.
• Confirm activities program with the Manager including residents involved, timetable and resources.
• Complete evaluations of activities and daily participation sheets to reflect continuous improvement.
• Develop activities that align with residents’ past interests and current capabilities to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Care planning

Team leadership

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Job description

• Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle Qualification is required
• Full Time Perm role

What do we need you to do?

You’ll provide care and companionship to residents and delivery 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 with the planning of the program of activities, ensuring to liaise with team members, residents and carers.
• Ensure that all residents are able to be part of an activity program of interest and that they are capable of achieving the desired outcomes.
• Confirm activities program with the Manager with all details provided to include residents involved, timetable and resources organized.
• Ensure that all evaluation of activities, daily activity participation sheets and other paper work is completed and that it 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 program in Aged Care but if you’re qualified and just starting out on your career then we’d love to hear from you too.
• 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.

Creating a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and for You.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave

About Uniting Aged Care

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.