Lifestyle Coordinator

Baptcare Westhaven Community - Footscray
Full-Time Ongoing Position

Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team

Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,550k pa tax free

We support your Wellbeing so you can better support our residents

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

**About The Role**:
We are seeking a Full Time Lifestyle Coordinator to lead and inspire the Lifestyle team at Baptcare Westhaven Community. We are a vibrant active community, our residents love to contribute, participate, and engage in living and lifestyle events.

The purpose of the role is to develop and oversee a Lifestyle program that reflects resident choice and preferences and brings happiness, fun and promotes independence and participation. The Lifestyle coordinator will mentor and lead the Lifestyle Team to be their best and to support resident happiness and wellbeing.

**Key Duties**:
Establish a positive and supportive relationship with each resident & their family

Develop, implement, and evaluate individual Lifestyle Care Plans

Create a monthly activity and special events calendar

Develop positive relationships with other Care staff, Volunteers & the Pastoral Care team to ensure a comprehensive, compassionate & holistic approach to the social, emotional & cultural wellbeing of each resident

**About you**:
Vibrant happy personality

Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or other relevant tertiary qualifications

Relevant experience in leading teams

Proficient computer literacy skills, including ability to produce flyers, program calendars, newsletters etc.

If you have a true passion for supporting residents and ensuring their wellbeing and lifestyle needs are met, we would love to hear from you

**How to apply**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

2 doses of COVID vaccination are mandatory for the role

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.