Lifestyle Coordinator | Bateau Bay

Bupa; Central Coast; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training & development

Buddy induction

Recognition program

Résumé du poste

Bupa Bateau Bay is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator to lead a vibrant, resident-led program that enhances connection, purpose and wellbeing. You will guide the Wellbeing Carer team and coordinate activities, 1:1 support, and community engagement to create meaningful daily living experiences.

You will assess residents, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the leadership team to embed Montessori-style approaches and evidence-based practices in dementia care.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, wellbeing or activities (aged care or community care).
• Strong planning and scheduling of daily activities and events.
• Warm, professional communication with residents, families and staff.
• Comfortable using digital systems to plan and document resident programs.
• Current First Aid certificate including CPR is essential.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and events with the care home team.
• Create inclusive activities respecting residents’ values, culture and spirituality and engage families.
• Lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team to deliver daily experiences and hospitality-style support, including 1:1 time and groups.
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate volunteers, entertainers and outings and manage lifestyle communications (newsletters, social posts).
• Maintain safe, compliant practice including infection control and WHS.
• Conduct regular activity evaluations and support audits to improve the lifestyle program.

Connaissances

Planning skills

Judgement skills

Communication

Digital systems

Dementia awareness

Formation

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

First Aid including CPR

Degree-level qualifications

Description du poste

About the Home

The charming Bupa Bateau Bay is a modern care home set in a coastal suburb of the Central Coast, NSW. It is close to the local community with neighbouring shops, parks, church, schools and transport links nearby. It consists of 101 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

To learn more about our care home please visit: Bupa Bateau Bay| Aged Care & Nursing Home Bateau Bay

The Benefits

• Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*
• VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
• Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

The opportunity

As our Lifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of a vibrant, resident-led lifestyle program that supports connection, purpose and wellbeing. You’ll create meaningful engagement across the home; 1:1 and in social groups tailored to residents’ interests, routines and goals.

You’ll lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team, whose work includes both meaningful engagement and hospitality-style support that contributes to a welcoming dining and daily living experience. You’ll coordinate volunteers and community connections and help set the rhythm of each day - from activity spaces and special events to outings, newsletters and family communications.

You’ll also complete lifestyle assessments and ensure required documentation is accurate and up to date. This role is a mix of strategic planning and hands-on support. You’ll set direction for the lifestyle program, mentor and guide the Wellbeing Carer team, and step in to lead bigger events and activities that require your expertise. Day to day, you’ll also spend time with residents, supporting meaningful engagement and embedding evidence-based approaches (including Montessori-style engagement within the Dementia Support Community).

Duties

• Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and special events, working closely with the care home leadership team
• Create inclusive opportunities that recognise each resident’s values, identity, culture and spirituality, and support positive relationships with families and carers
• Lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team to deliver engaging daily experiences including 1:1 time and social group activities and hospitality-style support
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning, ensuring resident goals, participation and outcomes are documented accurately and on time
• Coordinate community connections - including volunteers, entertainers and outings and support lifestyle communications (e.g., newsletters and social posts)
• Maintain safe, compliant practice - including infection control and WHS
• Complete regular activity evaluations and contribute to audits and continuous improvement to strengthen the lifestyle program

What will you bring?

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or equivalent) is essential (degree-level qualifications highly regarded
• Proven experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination (ideally within aged care or community care)
• Current First Aid certificate (including CPR) is essential
• Confidence supporting older people’s wellbeing, including residents living with dementia, and a genuine commitment to person-first care
• Strong planning and judgement skills and the ability to organise a busy team calendar of daily activities, events, documentation and deadlines
• Warm, professional communication skills - able to build trust with residents, families, volunteers and the broader care team
• Understanding of resident rights, safety and quality standards, and the importance of accurate documentation
• Comfortable using digital systems to plan and complete required resident and program documentation.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply