Lifestyle Coordinator - Daceyville
Lifestyle Coordinator – Full Time I Southern Cross Care - Daceyville
About Us
We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our residents while supporting and developing our frontline teams.
When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a dedicated leadership team and colleagues who genuinely care about the people we support.
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences, fostering connections and building a vibrant community for older people?
As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a key role in enriching the lives of our residents by developing, coordinating and delivering engaging lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, independence, choice, connection and a strong sense of belonging.
Working closely with the Recreational Therapy Regional Advisor, Residential Manager, Allied Health professionals, volunteers, residents, families and community partners, you will create opportunities that support residents:
- Physical and emotional wellbeing
- Social and community connection
- Cultural and spiritual needs
- Cognitive wellbeing and personal interests
- Independence, choice and participation
- Individual goals, preferences and life experiences
From coordinating celebrations, special events and community activities to developing meaningful partnerships and encouraging resident participation, every day provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference.
If you are creative, organized and passionate about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and helping older people live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Recreation, Diversional Therapy or a related field.
- Previous experience in a lifestyle, leisure, activities or community engagement role, preferably within residential aged care.
- A genuine passion for supporting older people to maintain choice, independence, dignity and quality of life.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and the ability to develop activities based on individual preferences, interests, abilities and life experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers and community organisations.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate a diverse lifestyle program.
- Creativity and enthusiasm to develop innovative and meaningful activities that encourage resident participation and social connection.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to engage residents with varying levels of physical, cognitive and social abilities.
- Good computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate lifestyle documentation and records.
- Ability to coordinate volunteers, community visitors, entertainers and external service providers.
- Commitment to Work Health and Safety, infection prevention and control, privacy and confidentiality.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Current National Police Check and any other required employment screening
What’s in it for you?
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness 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 & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program