Lifestyle Coordinator

Sign on bonus of $1,000 (conditions apply) We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the full.

Our Care and Engagement Model ensures all our programs and activities are resident-focused and resident-driven, from special interest groups, virtual quizzes, animal-assisted therapy, and intergenerational activities to technology base
- programs, social groups and creative pursuits.

**The Role**

**This is a part time role workign Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and Friday 8am to 2:30pm**. As the Lifestyle Coordinator you will work in conjunction with the Diversional Therapists and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised leisure and recreational programs for our residents.

These programs will consist of a range of one-to-one programs, small group and large group activities including events and specialised activities all driven by the needs, wants and desires of the residents. This position reports to the Facility Manager and Engagement and Purposeful Living Manager Care Operations.

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- Facilitate and coordinate a resident driven leisure program that supports, challenges, and enhances the psychological, social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of our residents.
- Provide opportunities in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team whereby each individual resident may choose to participate in leisure and recreation activities which promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
- Provide leadership and support to all Leisure and Lifestyle staff and work closely with the staff of the home in providing a high-quality person-centered service.
- Monitor and evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the residents, including suggestions on any improvements
- Support the Leisure and Lifestyle Department to meet accreditation requirements.

**Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT benefits**:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working environment.
- Ongoing learning and development - plus online learning in topics of your choice.
- Friendly inclusive culture with strong leadership and support.
- Recognition and appreciation program.
- An organisational commitment to continuous improvement - share your ideas and we will listen.

Please click on the link to learn more about the Assumption Villa Facility and view its warm community setting at Leeton NSW.
- Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure & Health qualifications (or working towards).
- Passion for delivering high quality care that makes a difference for our residents.
- Eagerness to grow and develop your aged care career.
- Relevant experience in aged care (desirable) - minimum 12 months.
- Excellent customer service & resident relation skills.
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Able to provide evidence of COVID-19 & influenza vaccinations.

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel