Lifestyle Coordinator Narre Warren North, Victoria

Bupa; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discounts on health and other insuranc

Professional development opportunities

Induction and buddy program

Recognition program

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Bupa in Melbourne is seeking a Lifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator to lead a resident-led lifestyle program that supports connection, purpose and wellbeing across the home.

You’ll guide the Wellbeing Carer team, arrange 1:1 and group activities, coordinate volunteers and events, and ensure accurate documentation and assessments, while embedding Montessori-style approaches for dementia care.

Competenze

• Essential Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle; degree-level qualifications are highly regarded.
• Proven experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination, ideally in aged care or community care.
• Strong ability to plan, document and coordinate a busy daily activity calendar.
• Comfortable engaging with residents, families and volunteers with person-first care.

Mansioni

• Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and events with the care home leadership.
• Create inclusive opportunities recognizing each resident’s values, identity and culture.
• Lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team to deliver daily activities and hospitality-style support.
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate community connections—volunteers, entertainers and outings; manage lifestyle communications.
• Maintain safe, compliant practice including infection control and WHS.
• Contribute to audits and continuous improvement of the lifestyle program.

Conoscenze

Lifestyle coordination

Event planning

Team leadership

Resident assessments

Documentation

Communication

Formazione

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

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The Benefits

Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance

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)
• 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.

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply