Lifestyle Coordinator

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

Our Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more 
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference

The Role:

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the identified lifestyle needs and choices of our residents are captured and reflected in care plans and appropriate activity programming that promotes engagement, social interaction and individual wellbeing. This is a permanent part time role offering 50 hours per fortnight.  Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults and liaises with the resident, appropriate family members/friends and the multidisciplinary team to identify residents' leisure & lifestyle preferences, needs and interests.
• Gathers information regarding residents' lifestyle needs, social history and individual preferences and utilises this to create goals of care in consultation with the resident and their chosen representatives.
• Plans, develops and implements a comprehensive and balanced activity program that caters to a diverse range of interests and abilities, promoting social, physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing.
• Coordinates and oversees the daily tasks of therapy assistants and volunteers to ensure seamless program execution and resident engagement.
• Establishes and maintains connections with local community organisations, schools, and volunteers to enrich the residents' experiences and promote community involvement.
• Organises outings, visits, and events that connect residents with the broader community.
• Ensures that the activity program aligns with best practice, evidence-based approaches, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities to ensure the activity program continue to meet each resident's needs.
• Completes regular evaluation of resident participation and engagement to ensure their leisure and lifestyle needs are being met.
• Contributes to regular quality improvement projects related to the activities program.
• Monitors the use of the Leisure and Lifestyle resources and budget in accordance with program guidelines and in collaboration with the Service Manager.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of Certificate IV in Allied Health or related qualification with an understanding of aged care
• Experience developing innovative, enjoyable and resident-centred lifestyle programs, and coordinating activities in a residential environment
• Proven ability to document and evaluate activity and/or lifestyle programs
• Knowledge of the resident classification scale, accreditation and continuous improvement
• Previous experience coordinating and mentoring therapy assistant staff
• Well-developed computer skills
• Valid Police Clearance less than 6 months old (or ability to obtain at interview stage)
• Successful completion of pre medical form and reference checks
• Evidence of Flu and COVID Vaccinations (including Booster if eligible)
• Willingness to attend a paid 5 day induction (Monday – Friday) at our Rivervale Training Institute.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.