Lifestyle Coordinator- Como

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50501002
- Posted date
- 10-Apr-2025
- Closed date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Southern Operations
- Office location
- Como

**Description and requirements**:
About the Role

A meaningful and rewarding opportunity to work closely with the General Manager and care team to ensure all residents enjoy a rich and purposeful lifestyle. As a Lifestyle Coordinator you will develop and manage a variety of programs and events that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our residents. You will foster a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected and cared for.

Resident Engagement & Lifestyle Activities:

- Plan, create, and implement a dynamic monthly activity calendar tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
- Organize and facilitate a variety of engaging activities that promote residents' well-being and cognitive stimulation.
- Adapt programs and activities to meet individual resident preferences and evolving needs.
- Promote a culture of inclusivity and encourage resident participation in all activities.

Dementia Wing Aesthetics & Continuous Improvement:

- Maintain and enhance the physical environment of the Dementia Wing to ensure it is welcoming, safe, and dementia-friendly.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing the living spaces and lifestyle offerings.
- Work collaboratively with the maintenance and clinical teams to implement enhancements that support a comfortable and engaging environment.

Family & Community Engagement:

- Coordinate family engagement programs, including Family Education Sessions, BBQs, and Welcome Morning Teas.
- Regularly communicate with residents' families and friends to seek feedback and enhance their involvement in the care process.
- Foster an open and welcoming environment for family participation.

Communication & Collaboration:

- Maintain effective and professional communication (oral and written) with residents, families, and staff.
- Provide coaching and support to other staff to enhance their capability in delivering quality dementia care and customer service.
- Ensure seamless integration of lifestyle activities into residents’ care plans by collaborating with AINs and other facility staff.
- Promote activities and events effectively, including updating social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) and internal communication channels.

Compliance & Documentation:

- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements related to dementia care and aged care standards.
- Maintain accurate records of resident participation, progress, and preferences in line with care plans.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Personal Attributes & Skills:

- Passion for Dementia Care
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Innovative Thinking
- Flexibility & Resilience
- Time Management & Multi-Tasking
- Team-Oriented
- Conflict Resolution
- Presentation & Communication
- Self-Motivated

Qualifications & Experience:

- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification (preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in dementia care, lifestyle programming, or aged care services.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements in aged care, including quality standards and resident rights.
- Experience in coordinating events, activities, and engagement programs.

Why work for us
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
- Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime and weekend penalties, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.
- Strong professional opportunities to support completion of Post Graduate Degree qualifications through our Study Assistance Program and clinical development programs.
- Be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive career pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our Homes or regions across Australia.
- Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
- Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services.
- Employee wellness platforms including Employee Assistance Program, providing counselling, financial advice and personal support.
- Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.
- Sponsorship opportunities offering a pathway to permanent residency at a number of our Homes nationally.
- Employee Referral Program - refer a friend and be rewarded.

Ready to apply?

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply an NDIS worker screening clearance, flu vaccination and certification proof.

About Us
- Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 9,000 resi