Leisure & Wellness Coordinator

Uniting NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Purchase of additional leave

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a dedicated Activity Coordinator to lead leisure and lifestyle programs for residents. You will craft engaging activities, guide staff, and tailor plans to each resident's interests and capabilities to improve quality of life.

Ideal candidates have a Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle and a willingness to start in aged care. A supportive team environment and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle required.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated capability in planning and running activity programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff in planning the activity program and liaise with residents and carers.
• Ensure residents participate in activities aligned with their interests and abilities.
• Confirm program details with the Manager and organise timetable and resources.
• Complete evaluations and paperwork to reflect continuous improvement.
• Develop activities that build on past interests and current capabilities.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Imagination

Boldness

Resilience

Resourcefulness

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
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

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.