Leisure & Activities Coordinator

OverviewLeisure & Activities Coordinator – Calvary Barongarook Gardens, Colac VICLocation: Colac, VIC, Australia 3250Employment type: Permanent, Full-timeClosing on: Sep 29, 2025ResponsibilitiesProgress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providersGet ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environmentWorking with a great team of lifestyle officers and nursing staffAbout the RoleThe Leisure & Activities Coordinator supports the Home Manager and Clinical Leadership team to design, develop and implement individual and group activities across the home to residents, by understanding who the residents are including their identity, culture, diversity, beliefs and life experiences.Calvary Barongarook Gardens is located in Colac and is a modern and vibrant aged care facility.QualificationsCertificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.Current First Aid Certificate.Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements.High level of honesty and integrity.Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.Your main duties will includeCare planning, design and development of group and 1:1 care programs for residents that take into account their individual lifestyle, hobbies and spiritual needs.Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs that can be carried out by the care team.Promoting close relationships with families and carers for the health and wellbeing of residents; liaising with family members and assessing the needs, preferences and capabilities of each resident to compile appropriate activity assessments and care plans.About CalvaryWe are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do.
Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more.
Founded in Australia in 1885, we're one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community.
We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: Care from the heart.
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Please noteAs part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Calvary Health Care by 2xGet notified about new Activities Coordinator jobs in Colac, Victoria, Australia.
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