Lifestyle and Community Coordinator Expression of Interest for South Australia

Bupa Aged Care is one of Australia’s leading private residential aged care providers with more than 50 care homes across the country. Bupa Aged Care provides an extensive range of care and support to more than 6,700 residents, including residential, respite and specialised dementia care. At Bupa we focus on a person first approach that ensures our residents and their families are at the centre of everything we do, and that we deliver our purpose of ensuring Longer, Healthier, Happier Lives. Bupa South Australia is inviting motivated and caring Lifestyle and Community Coordinators to join our talent community.

To learn more about working at Bupa visit our Careers Website: Bupa Recruitment Process

**The Benefits**
- VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier - see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
- 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it.

**About the Role**
- As the Lifestyle and Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Programs in our homes.
- You will manage a team of Lifestyle officers responsible for promoting emotional and physical rehabilitation through person-first recreational activities that promote holistic wellbeing, including providing residents with quality care, and actively supporting them to maintain the skill level, independence and mobility and proving respite support to their family/carers.
- In addition to overseeing the Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Program and the team of recreational activity officers, you will be required to perform the role of the Recreational Activity Officer, alongside the Activity Officers within the care home.

**Duties**
- Manage all Lifestyle Officers with excellent team leadership
- Provide residents with quality care and actively supporting them to maintain their skill levels, independence and mobility and providing respite support to their family/carers
- Work collaboratively with other team members to effective plan and organise all recreational activity programs
- Ensure individual resident’s needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences are taken into account when providing recreational care
- Complete documented assessments which determine and clearly state capabilities, needs and problems
- Comply with infection control and work health and safety standards

**Skills and Experience**
- Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle is desirable, degree level qualifications highly regarded
- Previous experience gained in a similar role
- Senior First Aid Certificate is essential
- Previous experience in caring for the elderly within an aged or community care setting
- Highly developed organisation and time management skills
- The ability to solve problems independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
- As a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.

**How to Apply**
- At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. _We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. _We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis._