Meaningful Life Coordinator

Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**$33.27 per hour + salary packaging**

**Meaningful Life Coordinator - Eureka Village |**Permanent Full time position**

Previously called Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

**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. Eureka Village Hostel is a 45-bed residential aged care home in Ballarat East.

The coordinator will have 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.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to the meaningful life team, volunteers and students in the care community.
- Conduct monthly team meeting with your direct reports and monitor meaningful life team members performance.

**Skills & experience**
- Certificate III/IV qualification in dementia care, leisure and health, aged care or leadership or relevant experience and/or willingness to obtain
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong computer and customer service skills
- Victorian Driver’s Licence

**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact **Jackie Exell, Meaningful Life Manager**, on **0407 659 874** for a confidential discussion.

**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.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Staff Fitness program
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s 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. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

**Diversity and Inclusion**

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. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.