Lifestyle Coordinator

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Geelong is seeking a Lifestyle Co-ordinator to design and deliver person-centred programs and events that support residents’ wellbeing. You will lead a small team of Lifestyle Assistants, mentor staff, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging activities, while upholding Uniting AgeWell standards and BEST values.

You will play a key role in building a vibrant community culture, ensuring high-quality activities, and delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a lifestyle role in an aged care or community setting.
• Experience completing relevant documentation including writing resident consumer care plans.
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure.
• Diploma of Lifestyle and Leisure (desirable).
• Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable).
• Australian working rights and ability to pass a national police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver person-centred programs, experiences and events for residents.
• Lead and mentor the Lifestyle team to ensure quality experiences.
• Coordinate activities in line with Uniting AgeWell standards and BEST values.
• Provide outstanding customer service and build supportive relationships with residents and families.
• Full Time Monday to Friday position within Geelong community.

Skills

Lifestyle programming

Staff leadership

Resident engagement

Event planning

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure

Diploma of Lifestyle and 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 easyaccess to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range ofservices in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600volunteer staff arecommitted to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Supportand 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. Moreinformation can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Nangatta?

• Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values‑basedorganisation

About the role:

Our Nangatta (Geelong) facility is looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Co-ordinator to join our dedicated and passionate residential care team. Working within a multidisciplinary team, The Lifestyle Coordinator plays a pivotal role to design and deliver ‘Person Centered’ programs, experiences and events that support residents’ hol

As a Lifestyle Co-ordinator, you will directly manage a dedicated team of Lifestyle Assistants to deliver meaningful and engaging activities to our residents that enhance their well-being. You will provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to Lifestyle Assistants and promote a harmonious team approach to the delivery of lifestyle services.

You will play an active role with the UA team, participating in building a community based culture that fosters a spirit of the BEST way of life, supporting our people to be their best, give their best and help our community to live their best.

You will be responsible for:

• ensuring a ‘Consumer Directed’ program offering by planning, implementing and evaluating the activities/therapy program in consultation with residents, relatives and stakeholders
• Assist with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interests
• To guide and mentor the Lifestyle team to ensure they consistently deliver quality experiences in line with Uniting AgeWell standards
• provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends
• Full Time Monday to Friday position within our Geelong Community

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.

This is the place for you if you:

• Previous experience in a lifestyle role in an aged care or community setting
• Experience completing relevant documentation including writing resident consumer care plans
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
• Diploma of Lifestyle and Leisured (desirable)
• Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable)
• Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their families
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• A current Working withVulnerable People card
• Have Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• 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:

• Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

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

You can download a copy of 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!