Lifestyle Coordinator

Carinya Care Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude’s Health Care Group is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to develop and oversee a resident-focused Lifestyle program that reflects individual preferences and abilities. The role involves mentoring staff and delivering programs that foster social activity and emotional connection for residents.

The successful candidate will liaise with health professionals and family members, build rapport with clients, and ensure plans align with policy and risk management.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to elderly clients with empathy and build rapport with families and health professionals.
• Experience in aged care including assessment and equipment prescription where applicable.
• Experience in development and delivery of therapy-based programs for residents.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork and positive collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of community-based programs and flexible approach to activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive communication with residents and next of kin to develop activity assessments and care plans.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual social and leisure care plans; mentor the team.
• Identify entertainment options and incorporate them into a monthly program; promote resident engagement.
• Build positive relationships with staff, nurses and volunteers to support holistic wellbeing.
• Ensure lifestyle coordination aligns with organisational policies and manages risks.

Skills

Empathy

Aged care experience

Therapy programs

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982.With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy:we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families.Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The Lifestyle Coordinator’s primary goal is to develop and oversee a Lifestyle program that reflects client preferences and enables individuals to maximize their abilities with an appreciation of the physical, social, cultural & religious background each person possesses. The role also helps to mentor and lead in the delivery of programs that are a focal point of social activity & emotional connection for residents. Our Lifestyle Coordinators build rapport with our clients, liaise with relevant health professionals and family members as required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Establish a positive, supportive & encouraging line of communication witheach client and their next of kin, in order to produce activity assessments and care plans that arereflective of the resident'sinterests & abilities
• Develop, implementand evaluate individual, social and leisure care plans. Mentorthe team in how best to implement these for each client
• Identify a variety of entertainment options (internal & external within an agreedbudget) andincorporate these into a monthly program. Promote and engage with the residents around this program
• Develop positive relationships with support staff, nurses and volunteers at the facility in order to ensure a comprehensive, compassionate and holistic approach to the social, emotional & cultural wellbeing of each client
• Ensuringthat lifestyle coordination functions with a clear awareness of organisational policies and with a clear approach to any potential risk or hazards, addressing issues immediately

This is being hired on a permanent full-time basis - Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm!

Skills, Attributes and Experience

Key Selection Criteria:

• Ability to relate to elderly clients with empathy whilst working effectively withother health professionals and service providers
• Demonstrated success working in an aged care setting including experiencein assessment and equipment prescription
• Experience in the development and delivery of therapy based programs
• Demonstrates a commitment to being a productive and positive team member
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Knowledge of community based programs and a flexible approach to working within these

Midland Nursing Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression,then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.