Leisure & Wellness Coordinator - Garden Suburb
4 days ago
- Located in Garden Suburb
- Competitive pay, flexibility & great benefits
- Full time - will consider part time
About Uniting Garden Suburb
At
Uniting Garden Suburb
, we're more than just an aged care home — we're a vibrant, supportive community nestled in the peaceful bushland of Lake Macquarie. Our home includes three welcoming households, including a secure space for those living with dementia or mental health challenges. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we'd love you to be part of it.
What do we need you to do?
You'll provide care and companionship to residents and deliver innovative leisure and lifestyle activities that are specifically tailored and designed for the resident's needs, interests and capabilities, these also include:
- Lead, guide and direct the staff in planning the program of activities, ensuring to liaise with team members, residents and carers.
- Ensure that all residents can be part of an activity program of interest and that they can achieve the desired outcomes.
- Confirm the activities program with the manager, including all details provided, residents involved, timetable, and resources organised.
- Ensure that all evaluation of activities, daily activity participation sheets, and other paperwork is completed and that all work reflects continuous improvement.
- Develop activities that account for previous interests and current capabilities that enhance their quality of life through their interest and hobbies.
What do we need you to bring?
- Ideally, we're looking for previous experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs in Aged Care, but if you're qualified and just starting out on your career, we'd love to hear from you too.
- You'll need to be resilient and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications or demonstrated competency in the knowledge required for this role.
Creating a better future for you
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and you.
What We Offer You
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Purchase of additional leave
- Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
How to apply
If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply' button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.
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