Lifestyle Coordinator - Lead Elder Care & Activities

Catholic Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay rate

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Discounted Private health Insurance

Additional week of leave for EA shift

40+ Locations across NSW and QLD

Values-based organisation welcoming a;

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Sydney—Surry Hills is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to develop, plan and implement activities that support residents' social, psychological, recreational, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.

You will encourage participation, assess preferences, and lead a team to deliver engaging events with community and family involvement, while adhering to safety policies and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• A kind heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or similar.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong coaching/training skills.
• Able to establish and maintain professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents.
• Great IT skills – this will be tested.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging resident choice and participation in individual and group activities.
• Conducting resident assessments to gain a deeper understanding of each residents preference and needs.
• Planning and implementing innovative events and lifestyle activities for residents and where possible involving the wider community, volunteers and residents family and friends.
• Acting as team leader, providing coaching, supervision and guidance to the lifestyle team.
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents closely following all policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching & training

Team leadership

IT skills

NDIS clearance (willing to obtain)

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Catholic Healthcare in Sydney—Surry Hills is seeking a Lifestyle Coordinator to develop, plan and implement activities that support residents' social, psychological, recreational, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.

You will encourage participation, assess preferences, and lead a team to deliver engaging events with community and family involvement, while adhering to safety policies and resident-centered care.