Lifestyle Coordinator

Mercy Health Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator for Mercy Place Parkville to enhance residents' wellbeing through engaging programs and personalized activities. You will collaborate with residents, families and staff to design inclusive plans and integrate activities with care goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring program success, coordinating events, and maintaining records, while fostering a warm, inclusive community and supporting volunteer initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative planning of diverse activities for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lifestyle programs for residents.
• Collaborate with residents, families and staff to tailor activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on program effectiveness and engagement.
• Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experience.
• Oversee scheduling and resources for events and activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Leadership

Administrative skills

Event planning

Community work

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Mercy Place Parkville, 1 Willam Street, Parkville Victoria 3052Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact: Rajshree Bastianpillai | [e-mail] applications must be submitted online, applications via email cannot be consideredWhere there’s life, there’s Mercy.Where there’s care, there’s You.Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.To do that, we need you.Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.About the opportunityMercy Health is seeking an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to join our residential aged care facility in Parkville. As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for our residents through the design and delivery of engaging lifestyle programs.Develop, plan, and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to create personalised programs that cater to individual preferences.Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programs, making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents' care plans.Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events, ensuring all activities are well-structured and properly resourced.Foster a positive, inclusive community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from residents.Maintain detailed records of activities, attendance, and feedback, and provide regular reports to management.Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experiencesWhat you’ll bringYou’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:Prior experience working in similar roles in the Aged Care Sector.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine love for working with people.Creativity in planning diverse and inclusive activities.Ability to adapt programs for residents with physical or cognitive limitations.Teamwork and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.Good administrative and computer skills.A passion for event planning, social activities, or community work.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:A valid Police CheckCertificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) or equivalent essentialFirst Aid and CPR certification essentialReady to help us shape the future of healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply nowPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.