Lifestyle (Living Well) Event Lead

**26th November, 2024**:

- This Permanent Full Time role is based at our Croydon Park site._

**The Role**:
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward thinking, progressive Aged Care organisation as a member of our Leadership and Lifestyle (Living Well) Team.

As a Living Well Event Lead, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for our residents through the design and delivery of engaging lifestyle programs.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, thriving in a fast-paced environment where your efforts make a tangible difference to our residents.

**What you’ll do and be responsible for**:

- **Activity Planning**: Consult, develop, design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive wellbeing and meaningful engagement program / calendar tailored to the residents' interests, abilities, and preferences in each 'house' area.
- ** Whole Site Activities and Community Activities**:Coordinate and lead day to day living well / engagement related activities relating to the whole site, including bus trips, and community related activities
- ** Resident Assessments**:Create and review Lifestyle Assessments to ensure needs-based programming is occurring. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care and clinical team to ensure lifestyle programs align with individual resident care plans
- ** Documentation**:Maintain detailed records and provide regular reporting on resident participation and program outcomes.
- ** Program Implementation**: Oversee the execution of planned activities and events. Ensure that the activities are well-organised, safe, and inclusive, allowing all residents to participate to the maximum of their abilities. Provide direction in the program as required for Living Well Team Members, students, volunteers, and other staff.
- ** Continuous improvement**:Contribute to the continuous improvement of the lifestyle program through feedback, research and innovation; working in consultation with the residents, family members, clinical team and lifestyle team to ensure innovative, creative and dynamic approaches are provided by meeting the changing needs of our residents.
- ** Leadership**:Provide ongoing support and training to new and existing care staff and lifestyle staff, promoting a person-centred approach culture. Support the lifestyle team and leaders in each ‘house’ area to create a home like environment and deliver a high-quality diverse activity programme for residents.

**What you’ll need to succeed**:

- Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of lifestyle programs in an aged care or community setting
- Strong understanding of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of elderly people.
- An appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity
- **Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure**, or relevant qualifications in leisure, recreation, occupational therapy or a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with residents and their families
- Creativity and resourcefulness in developing engaging and meaningful activities
- Commitment to person-centred care and the promotion of independence and wellbeing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; listening, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply)

**If you want to join our amazing team, St Basil’s offers**:

- **Professional Growth**: Access training and development opportunities to elevate your skills.
- **Meaningful Work**: Be part of a team making a genuine difference in residents' lives, fostering real connections with the people we serve.
- **Team Culture**: A supportive, inclusive workplace where courtesy and kindness guide our every action.
- **A Competitive Package**: Enjoy salary packaging benefits and competitive remuneration.

**How to Apply**:
**If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining**:

- your relevant experience and qualifications

**Want to know more about our Company?**
Every day at St Basil’s in South Australia presents a new opportunity to create ways for our residents to live Well, their way, at any age. Providing care that goes over and above the expected is what really makes the difference; it’s what we do when caring for people who have spent their lifetime building families and communities.

Our interactions with each other, our residents, and the wider community are underpinned by our values of Courtesy and Kindness. St Basil’s has a solid commitment to developing its people, and celebrates diversity - committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.