Creative Lifestyle Coordinator

Lutheran Services • Woodridge, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Creative Lifestyle Coordinator to lead meaningful activities and experiences that bring residents together, support wellbeing and help create a positive and connected community at our Trinder Park Aged Care. This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative, organised and passionate about working with older people and enjoys turning ideas into engaging activities and events.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure, Arts, Drama, Dance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a related field
• Experience designing and facilitating activities and events for individuals and groups
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to lead, support and supervise a team
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Police Check

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older people, people living with dementia, volunteer coordination or administration will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a client-centred lifestyle and creative activities program
• Design activities around residents’ interests, abilities, cultural backgrounds and personal preferences
• Lead individual and group activities, events and creative programs
• Evaluate activities and make improvements based on resident feedback
• Build connections with the local community to create new opportunities for residents
• Lead and coordinate our volunteer program, including recruitment, orientation, training and support
• Supervise and support Creative Lifestyle Facilitators and volunteers
• Maintain records and reports to support quality service delivery and accreditation requirements
• Work closely with residents, families, Care Managers, Service Managers and the wider team
• Provide direct care activities when required.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging Benefits: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment)
• Discounts: on Health Cover, Energy, Appliances, Holidays, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport: Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed