Lifestyle Coordinator

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life.
As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.
When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
The Role As the Lifestyle Coordinator you will work in conjunction with the regional Diversional Therapist and will be responsible for North Turramurra Facility.
As the coordinator you would be responsible for ensuring there are quality assessments undertaken, comprehensive program planning, engaging implementation of programs and activities and evaluations completed.
The programs will consist of a range of one-to-one programs, small group and large group activities including events and specialised activities all driven by the needs, wants and desires of the residents.
This position reports to the Facility Managers and the Engagement and Purposeful Living Manager Care Operations.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate a resident driven leisure program that supports, challenges, and enhances the psychological, social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of our residents.Provide opportunities in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team whereby each individual resident may choose to participate in leisure and recreation activities which promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
Provide leadership and support to all Leisure and Lifestyle staff and work closely with the staff of the home in providing a high-quality person-centered service.Monitor and evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the residents, including suggestions on any improvements.Support the Leisure and Lifestyle Department to meet accreditation requirements.
This role is a full-time permanent position.
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:36pm, 76 hrs per fornight at our North Turramurra Facility, 402 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra, NSW 2074.Please note: Only candidates with full working rights will be considered.
Southern Cross Benefits
Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeedFitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACTDiscounted private health insuranceWellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance ProgramAnnual leave loadingOngoing Training and DevelopmentLinkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 coursesGenuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study SupportReferral Bonus ProgramDiploma or Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle qualifications (or working towards this)Passion for delivering high quality care that makes a difference for our residentsExperience in leisure and lifestyle service provisionRelevant experience in aged care (desirable)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residentsAbility to work independently with good time management skillsDemonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of PracticeAble to provide evidence of Covid -19 and Influenza vaccinations.