Senior Activities Coordinator: Enrich Elderly Lives

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Training & development

Uniform provided

DBS check covered

28 days annual leave

Referral schemes

Job summary

Akari Care Limited in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an Activities Coordinator to engage elderly residents through a diverse program of activities tailored to individual needs. You will collaborate with the Home Manager and care teams to promote inclusion, plan rolling and individual schedules, and support staff in encouraging participation.

You will also help with offsite activities, fundraising and budgeting for materials, while creating a safe, respectful environment where residents maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in similar environment.
• Previous similar role experience.
• Caring nature with personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.
• Outgoing and infectious personality.
• Respect for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents with a variety of activities.
• Plan rolling and individual programmes.
• Promote diversity and inclusion.
• Encourage participation by residents, relatives and staff.
• Accompany residents to offsite activities.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and budgeting.
• Support a safe, respectful environment.

Skills

Experience in elderly care

Caring personality

Flexible and adaptable

Under pressure

Warm approachable

Outgoing and engaging

Respectful and dignified

Team player

Job description

Akari Care Limited in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an Activities Coordinator to engage elderly residents through a diverse program of activities tailored to individual needs. You will collaborate with the Home Manager and care teams to promote inclusion, plan rolling and individual schedules, and support staff in encouraging participation.

You will also help with offsite activities, fundraising and budgeting for materials, while creating a safe, respectful environment where residents maintain