Lifestyle Team Leader

Apollo Care Alliance; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

12% Superannuation

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Onsite & online professional dev

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Yaralla Place in Maryborough near Hervey Bay is seeking a Lifestyle Team Leader to drive personalised leisure and lifestyle programs that align with each resident’s care plan. You will lead a dedicated team to promote health, happiness, and well-being through engaging activities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, collaborative care planning, and compliance with quality standards, with a supportive team environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Lifestyle Officer in aged care.
• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or similar).
• Current NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative and flexible in designing activities.
• Commitment to resident-centred care and quality of life.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a monthly calendar of group activities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Identify and nurture residents’ talents, hobbies, and lifestyle preferences.
• Oversee implementation of leisure activities meeting multiple resident needs.
• Collaborate with care team to support residents’ care plans and report changes.
• Foster an inclusive and flexible service provision prioritising safety and resident wishes.
• Support and mentor new Lifestyle Officers in a collaborative team.
• Ensure activities comply with Aged Care Quality Standards and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Collaborative work

Education

Certificate III/IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Job description

The Role

As the Lifestyle Team Leader at Yaralla Place, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. You will lead a dedicated team in the development and delivery of personalised leisure and lifestyle programs that align with each resident’s care plan. Your leadership will ensure that our activities promote health, happiness, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a monthly calendar of group activities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences
• Identify and nurture residents’ individual talents, hobbies, and lifestyle preferences
• Oversee the implementation of leisure and lifestyle activities, ensuring they meet the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs of residents
• Collaborate with the care team to support residents’ care plans and report any changes in resident care to the registered nurse in charge
• Foster an inclusive and flexible approach to service provision, ensuring resident safety and wishes are prioritised
• Support and mentor new Lifestyle Officers, promoting a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Ensure all activities comply with the Aged Care Quality Standards and organisational policies

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $36.23 per hour (based on exp) + 12% Superannuation
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment – https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits
• Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organization
• Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognized for its award-winning culture programs

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 year of experience as a Lifestyle Officer in an aged care setting.
• Certificate III or IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or similar)
• Current NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Creative and flexible in designing and implementing activities
• Commitment to resident-centred care and enhancing quality of life
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Yaralla Place: Our Yaralla Place community is set in the heart of our well preserved colonial architectural town of Maryborough, just a short stepping stone from QLD’s pristine beaches and beautiful Hervey Bay. Our 96 bed home is divided into smaller households that mirror the look and rhythm of home with vast communal areas where our residents can enjoy their own homestyle lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a private backyard for their established gardens and veggie patches.

Apollo Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.