Meaningful Life Coordinator

1 week ago


Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

**About the Role**
The Meaningful Life Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of meaningful engagement across the care community, that will influence and enrich the quality of life for residents. This will be delivered through meaningful activities and purposeful engagement that is supporting of holistic wellbeing.

The Coordinator will have an understanding an understanding of resident’s person-centred needs, while partnering with families and the community to provide meaningful and enjoyable experience, that take into consideration residents lifestyle preferences.

In addition, this position is also responsible for modelling leadership and supporting the meaningful life team in the care community, while displaying passion and drive to enriching the lives of the residents, through stimulating and engaging activities to maximise their wellbeing.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop, implement and coordinate meaningful engagement, across the care community, that include activities that reflect a person-centred model of care, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Participate in the coordination of new and/or existing meaningful activities and person-centred engagement, which meet residents’ goals, needs and preferences
- Coordinate and be responsible for all meaningful life residents’ assessments, care plans, resident iCare profiles and documentation.
- Coordinate the Meaningful Life budget for the Care Community within the, Delegations of Authority consistent with the role.
- Coordinate rostering, Optima, training and professional development for direct reports.
- Lead and support team members through departmental and/or organisational changes to ensure there are clear and effective consultation and communication processes in place.

**Skills & Experience**
Certificate III/IV qualification in dementia care, leisure and health, aged care or leadership or relevant experience and/or willingness to obtain.

**Culture & Benefits**
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**

Click **APPLY** or contact Jackie Exell, Meaningful Life Manager, on 0407 659 874 for a confidential discussion.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Do you hold a Certificate III/IV qualification in dementia care, leisure and health, aged care or leadership or relevant experience and/or willingness to obtain. Please explain
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.



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