Lifestyle Coordinator

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Daceyville NSW is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to enrich residents' lives by designing and delivering engaging lifestyle programs, fostering wellbeing and social connection.

You’ll work with teams, volunteers and families to plan events, coordinate celebrations and build partnerships that support independence, choice and belonging for older people in our not-for-profit aged care community.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health (Essential)
• Diversional Therapy qualifications and/or Aged Care specific qualifications (Desirable)
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision.Knowledge of best practice approaches within diversional therapy and leisure & lifestyle service provision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents.
• Practical knowledge of the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation process
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engaging lifestyle programs to promote wellbeing, independence, choice, connection and belonging for residents.
• Coordinate celebrations, events and community activities to create meaningful experiences.
• Develop partnerships and encourage resident participation to enrich daily life for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leisure & lifestyle knowledge

Education

Certificate IV Leisure and Health

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Daceyville NSW

Lifestyle Coordinator – Full Time I Southern Cross Care - Daceyville

About Us

We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our residents while supporting and developing our frontline teams.

When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a dedicated leadership team and colleagues who genuinely care about the people we support.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences, fostering connections and building a vibrant community for older people?

As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a key role in enriching the lives of our residents by developing, coordinating and delivering engaging lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, independence, choice, connection and a strong sense of belonging.

Working closely with theRecreational Therapy Regional Advisor, Residential Manager, Allied Health professionals, volunteers, residents, families and community partners, you will create opportunities that support residents:

• Physical and emotional wellbeing

• Social and community connection

• Cultural and spiritual needs

• Cognitive wellbeing and personal interests

• Independence, choice and participation

• Individual goals, preferences and life experiences

From coordinating celebrations, special events and community activities to developing meaningful partnerships and encouraging resident participation, every day provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

If you are creative, organized and passionate about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and helping older people live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health (Essential)
• Diversional Therapy qualifications and/or Aged Care specific qualifications (Desirable)
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision.Knowledge of best practice approaches within diversional therapy and leisure & lifestyle service provision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents.
• Practical knowledge of the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation process
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.