Lifestyle Co-Ordinator

Uniting AgeWell; Hobart; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell invites applications for a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator to work across Strathaven and Strathglen residential aged care homes in Rosetta and Berriedale. You will plan and deliver innovative lifestyle programs to enrich residents' daily lives, supported by a Lifestyle Manager.

You will assess and review programs, provide guidance to residents, volunteers and staff, and support a cohesive team across sites. Full-time role, 76 hours per fortnight, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in lifestyle and leisure (desirable)
• A current First Aid certificate
• Previous experience coordinating a lifestyle program and lifestyle teams in residential aged care
• Enjoy working in a team and also appreciate one-to-one interactions
• Can balance competing priorities with ease
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one-to-one interactions
• Commitment to BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing and the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs that meet residents' individual needs
• Assessments, reviews and ongoing evaluation of the lifestyle program to ensure positive resident outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to residents, volunteers and staff involved in lifestyle programs
• Full-Time opportunity working 76 hours per fortnight Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

People skills

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 700 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathaven/Strathglen

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Our Strathaven and Strathglen residential aged care homes located in Rosetta and Berriedale are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to work across both sites.

Reporting into the Lifestyle Manager; the Lifestyle Coordinator will have a vital role in planning and implementing innovative and inclusive lifestyle programs for all residents to support them to live their BEST life. This rewarding role will see you help to empower our residents - enriching their everyday lives.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, designing and the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs that meet the individual needs of residents
• Assessments, reviews and ongoing evaluation of the lifestyle program to ensure positive resident outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to residents, volunteers and staff involved in the delivery of lifestyle programs
• Full-Time opportunity working 76 hours per fortnight working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Certificate IV in lifestyle and leisure or equivalent or relevant industry experience (desirable)
• A current First Aid certificate
• Previous experience coordinating a lifestyle program and lifestyle teams in residential aged care
• Enjoy working in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Can balance competing priorities with ease
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Make a positive difference in your community –

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Lifestyle Coordinator PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!