Lifestyle Coordinator

St Ezekiel Moreno Nursing Home; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Impact on residents

Supportive team

Professional development

Pride in lifestyle program

Job summary

St Ezekiel Moreno Nursing Home in Sydney is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to lead planning, coordination and delivery of engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs that help residents live fulfilling and connected lives.

You will work closely with residents, families and care teams to tailor activities to individual preferences and cultures, build community links, and mentor a lifestyle team to deliver compassionate, compliant programs that reflect person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifestyle, leisure, recreation, wellbeing or diversional therapy in residential aged care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an engaging, person-centred lifestyle and wellbeing program.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families to understand what is meaningful to them.
• Coordinate individual and group activities, special events, celebrations and outings.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, churches, volunteers, entertainers and community organisations.
• Promote intergenerational and community engagement initiatives.
• Create opportunities that celebrate residents' cultures, traditions, interests and life experiences.
• Encourage participation, independence, choice and social connection.
• Collaborate with clinical, hospitality and leadership teams to enhance resident wellbeing.
• Manage lifestyle documentation and ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor resident engagement and continuously improve programs through feedback and evaluation.
• Support, mentor and inspire the lifestyle team and volunteers to deliver outstanding experiences.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Organisation

Education

Qualifications in Leisure and Health, Diversional Therapy, Lifestyle, Community Services or related discipline

Job description

Join a respected faith-based aged care provider where compassion, dignity and service guide everything we do.

Lead and shape a lifestyle program that genuinely reflects residents' interests, goals and life stories.

Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and the wider community.

Create innovative programs that support wellbeing, independence and social connection.

Develop partnerships with schools, churches, community groups, volunteers and cultural organisations.

Be part of a supportive leadership team committed to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of older people every day.

About the Role

As the Lifestyle Coordinator, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of engaging lifestyle and wellbeing programs that support residents to live fulfilling, connected and meaningful lives.

Working closely with residents, families and care teams, you will ensure activities reflect individual preferences, abilities, cultural backgrounds and personal goals. You will also play a key role in building community connections and creating opportunities that bring the outside community into the home.

We are looking for someone who thinks creatively, embraces new ideas and enjoys building relationships that enrich the lives of residents.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver an engaging, person-centred lifestyle and wellbeing program.

Build strong relationships with residents and families to understand what is meaningful to them.

Coordinate individual and group activities, special events, celebrations and outings.

Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, churches, volunteers, entertainers and community organisations.

Promote intergenerational and community engagement initiatives.

Create opportunities that celebrate residents' cultures, traditions, interests and life experiences.

Encourage participation, independence, choice and social connection.

Collaborate with clinical, hospitality and leadership teams to enhance resident wellbeing.

Manage lifestyle documentation and ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitor resident engagement and continuously improve programs through feedback and evaluation.

Support, mentor and inspire the lifestyle team and volunteers to deliver outstanding experiences.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Experience in lifestyle, leisure, recreation, wellbeing or diversional therapy programs within residential aged care.

Qualifications in Leisure and Health, Diversional Therapy, Lifestyle, Community Services or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

A genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of older people.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Demonstrated ability to engage residents, families, volunteers and community groups.

Creativity and enthusiasm with the confidence to introduce new and innovative ideas.

Strong organisational, planning and leadership capabilities.

An understanding of person-centred care principles and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

The ability to meet all aged care compliance and screening requirements.

What We Offer

A rewarding leadership role within a respected and values-based organisation.

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Professional development and ongoing support.

The chance to build a lifestyle program that residents, families and staff are proud of.