Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: 38 hours per fortnight

Location: Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park

Contact: Sonya Darwich I
- Service Manager

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

As a Lifestyle Coordinator at Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park, you will design and implement programs that enrich the well-being and quality of life for residents in our aged care facility. Working closely with healthcare professionals, you'll create personalised care plans that meet residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will:
- Develop, plan, and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.- Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to create personalised programs that cater to individual preferences.- Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programs, making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.- Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents' care plans.- Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events, ensuring all activities are well-structured and properly resourced.- Foster a positive, inclusive community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from residents.- Maintain detailed records of activities, attendance, and feedback, and provide regular reports to management.- Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experiences.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- Diversional Therapist or Certificate 4 or Diploma Leisure and Lifestyle- Australia Police Check or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.- A minimum of 12 months of experience in a similar role within the aged care sector, with a strong understanding of older adults' needs and preferences.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- A creative and proactive approach to developing engaging and meaningful activities.- Genuine empathy, patience, and commitment to enhancing the lives of elderly residents.

You will also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better work-life balance.- Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.- Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.- Paid Parental Leave Options- Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.- Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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