Creative Lifestyle Coordinator

**About us**:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds, at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.

Our dedicated workforce of nearly 1800 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day. They bring our vision to life - helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.

As a member of the Lutheran Services team, you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Located in Tallebudgera, St Andrew’s is a delightful residential aged care facility hosting 72 beds and wonderful residents. Surrounded by nature and the convenience of the southern Gold Coast St Andrews offers a welcoming Community.

**About the role**:
As Creative Lifestyle Coordinator, you will coordinate a client-centred, creative lifestyle program that engages all residents/clients in meaningful activities of their choice, promoting wellbeing and vitality. Additional responsibilities include:

- Assess individual residents’ needs with regard to their interests, social/cultural history and spiritual needs.
- Plan, implement and review individual activities with reference to assessed needs and preferences in collaboration with each resident.
- Initiate, coordinate, and evaluate group activities within Creative Lifestyle program.
- Encourage active participation in planning and implementation of programs by residents and their families.
- Encourage residents to maintain involvement with wider community through development and assessment of suitable opportunities to enhance this connection.
- Provide leadership to Creative Lifestyle Facilitators, support their ongoing professional development and build a strong effective team.
- ensure the Creative Lifestyle program has sufficient volunteer support.
- Supervise daily tasks of the volunteers working in the Creative Lifestyle area
- Organise functions for residents, staff and volunteers.
- Lead program documentation and collaborate with Communications and Marketing team to develop stories for promotion material.

This is a permanent, part time opportunity 45 hours per fortnight.

**About you**:
Critical to your success in this role is to:

- Possess a formal qualification relevant to the role such as diploma leisure and lifestyle/health, arts, drama, dance or music therapy, and occupational therapy.
- Have demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating and evaluating activities and events with small and large groups.
- Have demonstrated ability to supervise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Possess and maintain a current Australian Driver’s License and current First Aid Certificate

In addition, you will have:

- Experience leading and supervising volunteers
- Previous administration experience
- Previous experience working with older adults and people with dementia.

**What we can offer you**:
As well as working for an organisation that genuinely cares, we also offer a competitive salary and access to $15,900pa in salary packaging options. You will also have access to significant discounts across a number of areas including private health insurance, gym membership, holiday and travel discounts, home appliances and IT discounts and car rental.