Lifestyle Coordinator - Daceyville

Southern Crosscare Inc; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary packaging

Meal/entertainment package

Annual leave loading

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Resumo da oferta

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator to enrich residents’ lives by delivering engaging lifestyle programs and fostering social connections.

You will work with the Recreational Therapy Regional Advisor, Residential Manager and volunteers to promote wellbeing, independence and belonging among residents, tailoring activities to individual preferences and abilities.

Qualificações

• Qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health or related field.
• Experience in lifestyle, leisure or community engagement in residential aged care.
• Passion for supporting older people to maintain independence and quality of life.
• Ability to develop activities based on individual preferences and abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, coordinate and deliver engaging lifestyle programs.
• Coordinate celebrations, events and community activities.
• Build partnerships with residents, families, volunteers and community groups.
• Encourage resident participation and social connection.
• Maintain lifestyle documentation and records.

Conhecimentos

Lifestyle coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Volunteer coordination

Person-centred care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

First Aid

CPR

Computer literacy

Formação académica

Lifestyle/Leisure qualification

Ferramentas

Computer literacy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lifestyle Coordinator – Full Time I Southern Cross Care – Daceyville

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 the Recreational 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.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Recreation, Diversional Therapy or a related field.
• Previous experience in a lifestyle, leisure, activities or community engagement role, preferably within residential aged care.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to maintain choice, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and the ability to develop activities based on individual preferences, interests, abilities and life experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers and community organisations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate a diverse lifestyle program.
• Creativity and enthusiasm to develop innovative and meaningful activities that encourage resident participation and social connection.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to engage residents with varying levels of physical, cognitive and social abilities.
• Good computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate lifestyle documentation and records.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers, community visitors, entertainers and external service providers.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety, infection prevention and control, privacy and confidentiality.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check and any other required employment screening

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses
• Referral Bonus Program

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.