1. Lifestyle Coordinator/Lifestyle Lead
2. Camberwell, Victoria
3. Permanent, Full-time
What you do matters
Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.
We’re looking for a passionate and caring person for a Lifestyle Lead (Lifestyle Coordinator) position at Broughton Hall in Camberwell. In this role, you'll lead the implementation and improvement of a creative and engaging lifestyle program to support our residents to live their best life and achieve their personal goals.
A typical day will have you:
4. Coordinating recreational activities and social programs that enhance the well-being of our residents
5. Providing direction and leadership to a Lifestyle Assistant
6. Assisting each resident individually in accordance with the lifestyle plan document and ensuring information is recorded accurately
7. Ensuring all programs meet both residents’ needs and accreditation standards
8. Demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our residents and their families
9. Engaging our residents and encouraging them to be part of their local community
10. Assisting with meaningful and enriching activities that provide choice to each person
We’re looking for someone with:
11. Experience in designing and delivering recreational and social activities and programs in aged care homes or similar settings
12. Leadership, time management and problem solving skills
13. Passion for working in aged care, and using this passion to engage and connect with residents and their families
14. Empathy and an ability to build strong connections with residents and their loved ones
15. A Certificate III/IV in Lifestyle and Leisure or qualifications in community development are highly desirable
16. A current Driver's Licence (desirable)
Why work with us?
17. A hourly rate / salary of $38 per hour depending on qualifications + 11% superannuation
18. Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,900 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax!
19. Permanent full time employment with job security, weekends off, and a team to help with a work life balance
20. Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
21. Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
22. An Employee Referral Program to support you in all aspects of life
23. Working in an organisation with a strong learning culture to put you in the driver’s seat of your ongoing development
24. A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
Interested in applying:
We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base .We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
The successful candidate will need to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, provide proof of immunisation for 2024 flu, and proof of valid rights to live and work in Australia. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.
What do we do? We care – in a big way!
We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.
Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.
Have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!