Creative Activities Lead for Senior Living

Lutheran Services; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lutheran Services in Woodridge is seeking a Creative Lifestyle Coordinator to lead meaningful activities and experiences that support wellbeing and a connected community at Trinder Park Aged Care.

The role requires creativity, organisation and a passion for working with older people, with duties spanning program design, community engagement and supervision of facilitators and volunteers. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure, Arts, Drama, Dance, Music Therapy or related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating activities for individuals and groups.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to lead, support and supervise a team.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Police Check

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a client-centred lifestyle and creative activities program
• Design activities around residents’ interests, abilities, cultural backgrounds and personal preferences
• Lead individual and group activities, events and creative programs
• Evaluate activities and improve based on resident feedback
• Build connections with the local community to create new opportunities for residents
• Lead and coordinate our volunteer program, including recruitment, orientation, training and support
• Supervise and support Creative Lifestyle Facilitators and volunteers
• Maintain records and reports to support quality service delivery and accreditation requirements
• Work closely with residents, families, Care Managers, Service Managers and the wider team
• Provide direct care activities when required.

Skills

Creative

Communication

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure, Arts, Drama, Dance, Music Therapy or related field

First Aid Certificate

Queensland Driver’s Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Police Check

Job description

Lutheran Services in Woodridge is seeking a Creative Lifestyle Coordinator to lead meaningful activities and experiences that support wellbeing and a connected community at Trinder Park Aged Care.

The role requires creativity, organisation and a passion for working with older people, with duties spanning program design, community engagement and supervision of facilitators and volunteers. Sponsorship is not available.