Lifestyle and Community Coordinator

About the Home

Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Ballina.

Bupa Ballina is a beautiful care home set in the scenic seaside town of Ballina on the North Coast of NSW. Located near the airport and beaches, this care home provides an awesome tropical landscape. It consists of 123 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents. Embrace the warm and friendly atmosphere of the locals, where a strong sense of community and country hospitality create a welcoming environment.

To learn more about our beautiful care home visit: Bupa Ballina | Ballina Nursing Home

Benefits of Bupa

• Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*
• 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
• VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We've got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
• Career development: You'll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

About the Role

• As the Lifestyle and Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Programs in our homes.
• You will manage a team of Lifestyle officers responsible for promoting emotional and physical rehabilitation through person-first recreational activities that promote holistic wellbeing, including providing residents with quality care, and actively supporting them to maintain the skill level, independence and mobility and proving respite support to their family/carers.
• In addition to overseeing the Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Program and the team of recreational activity officers, you will be required to perform the role of the Recreational Activity Officer, alongside the Activity Officers within the care home.

Duties

• Manage all Lifestyle Officers with excellent team leadership
• Provide residents with quality care and actively supporting them to maintain their skill levels, independence and mobility and providing respite support to their family/carers
• Work collaboratively with other team members to effective plan and organise all recreational activity programs
• Ensure individual resident's needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences are taken into account when providing recreational care
• Complete documented assessments which determine and clearly state capabilities, needs and problems
• Comply with infection control and work health and safety standards

Skills and Experience

• Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle is desirable, degree level qualifications highly regarded
• Previous experience gained in a similar role
• Senior First Aid Certificate is essential
• Previous experience in caring for the elderly within an aged or community care setting
• Highly developed organisation and time management skills
• The ability to solve problems independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

How to Apply

Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you'd like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.