Resident Life & Activities Coordinator

The Royce; Penrith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royce Penrith is seeking a dedicated Leisure and Lifestyle Co-Ordinator to design, deliver and evaluate engaging leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing programs for our residents. You will work within the aged care team to create person-centred activities that foster independence, social connection and community involvement.

You will assess interests with residents and families, develop individualised care plans, coordinate group and private activities, and coordinate volunteers and external

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leisure, lifestyle, recreation or activities role within aged care, healthcare, disability services or a community-based setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to maintain independence, wellbeing, social connection and quality of life.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver engaging individual and group lifestyle programmes that reflect residents' interests, preferences, cultural backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care principles, including the importance of choice, dignity, inclusion and meaningful engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, volunteers and external community organisations.
• Ability to adapt activities to support residents living with dementia, mobility limitations, cognitive changes or other complex care needs.
• Well-developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate calendars, resources, transport, events and activity documentation effectively.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to developing a varied programme of social, recreational, cultural and community-based activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary aged care team while also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Sound computer literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office and electronic care or resident management systems.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate records, documenting resident participation and contributing to care planning and continuous improvement activities.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, infection prevention practices and safe manual handling principles.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Ability to manage a small lifestyle team

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver a varied calendar of leisure, lifestyle, recreational, social and wellbeing activities for residents.
• Undertake resident assessments and consultations to identify individual interests, preferences, goals, cultural needs and abilities.
• Develop and regularly review individualised lifestyle care plans in collaboration with residents, families and the care team.
• Facilitate group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, music, movement, games, reminiscence, outings, celebrations and special events.
• Support residents to maintain independence, choice, dignity and meaningful engagement in daily life.
• Organise community excursions, visits and events, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, transport arrangements and supervision are in place.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families, encouraging feedback and involvement in lifestyle planning.
• Engage and co-ordinate volunteers, community groups, entertainers and external providers to enrich the lifestyle programme.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, assessments, care plans, progress notes and activity evaluations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programmes and make improvements in response to resident feedback, changing needs and quality outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, care, hospitality and management teams to promote a vibrant, welcoming and resident-focused environment.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with relevant aged care standards, workplace health and safety requirements, infection prevention protocols and organisational policies.
• Assist with the promotion of lifestyle activities within the residence, including preparing activity calendars, newsletters and event communications.

Education

Leisure and Health qualification

Job description

The Royce Penrith is seeking a dedicated Leisure and Lifestyle Co-Ordinator to design, deliver and evaluate engaging leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing programs for our residents. You will work within the aged care team to create person-centred activities that foster independence, social connection and community involvement.

You will assess interests with residents and families, develop individualised care plans, coordinate group and private activities, and coordinate volunteers and external