Lifestyle Coordinator - Residential Aged Care
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Lifestyle Coordinator - Residential Aged Care
* Full-Time Position based in Flemington, Victoria
* Conveniently located with easy access to public transport.
* Generous Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!
Nestled in the heart of Flemington, Gregory Lodge is a bright, modern, and welcoming aged care home that offers residents an active, fulfilling lifestyle in a secure and supportive environment.
We’re seeking a passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of engaging, inclusive programs that foster wellbeing, independence, and joy. In this rewarding role, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of lifestyle assistants, care staff, and the facility manager to create a vibrant, connected community where every resident feels valued and inspired.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and coordinate a varied monthly lifestyle program tailored to individual and group interests and needs.
* Facilitate and lead meaningful activities, games, events, bus outings, and community engagement initiatives.
* Oversee rosters and support a small team of Lifestyle Assistants.
* Conduct lifestyle assessments and document care plans and progress notes in line with quality and legislative standards.
* Collaborate with families, volunteers, allied health professionals, and external community groups to enhance program delivery.
* Ensure all activities uphold the dignity, choice, and cultural values of residents
What you bring:
* Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or Diploma in Diversional Therapy
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role is required.
* A warm, outgoing personality with a passion for working with older people, including those with dementia or high care needs.
* Proven ability to manage a group of Lifestyle assistants under this position andCreativity, flexibility, and the ability to think outside the box to engage residents meaningfully.
* Proven ability to assess each resident social and emotional needs and design appropriate, individual lifestyle programs to meet their needs
* An understanding of the ageing process and caring for older people
* Self-motivation with well-developed organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, delegate and attend to multiple tasks
* Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Records Check
* This role requires a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check and completion of the NDIS Orientation Module Certificate.
If you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain them if you are successful in the recruitment process.
* Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or Diploma in Diversional Therapy
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role is required.
* A warm, outgoing personality with a passion for working with older people, including those with dementia or high care needs.
* Proven ability to manage a group of Lifestyle assistants under this position andCreativity, flexibility, and the ability to think outside the box to engage residents meaningfully.
* Proven ability to assess each resident social and emotional needs and design appropriate, individual lifestyle programs to meet their needs
* An understanding of the ageing process and caring for older people
* Self-motivation with well-developed organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, delegate and attend to multiple tasks
* Well-developed communication skills
* Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Records Check
* This role requires a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check and completion of the NDIS Orientation Module Certificate.
If you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain them if you are successful in the recruitment process.
What we offer
* Work for a values-based, not-for-profit organization.
* Access to ongoing training, career development, and internal opportunities.
* Enjoy salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
* Be part of a supportive and inclusive team environment.
* Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.
* Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Initiatives.
* Work for a values-based, not-for-profit organization.
* Access to ongoing training, career development, and internal opportunities.
* Enjoy salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
* Be part of a supportive and inclusive team environment.
* Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.
* Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Initiatives.
About us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 2,500 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
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Your application will include the following questions: 1. Where do you live currently?2. Are you willing to travel to Flemington Location? Do you have a Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure), Diversional Therapy and/or relevant qualification at Certificate IV level? Can you please indicate how many years of experience you have in a similar role?
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.
mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.
Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.
mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.
Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.
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