Aged Care Lifestyle Coordinator

The Role

We have an exciting and creative opportunity to join our team in the role of Lifestyle & Engagement Coordinator. This full-time position reports to the General Manager, with the support of fellow care workers and assistants to coordinate the activities at our Aged Care Logan – Cornubia Aged Care Facility | Infin8 Care facility. This position will be Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and is pivotal to the wellbeing of our residents and requires the successful candidate to ensure all residents in the care home receive engaging and creative lifestyle programs which cater to their individual, social and cultural needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop, implement, manage and evaluate lifestyle programs for all residents in both a group and individualised capacity, whilst managing budgets, overseeing and assessing the value and suitability of the program(s)
• Lead and guide a team of Lifestyle Assistants
• Coordinate activities (internal and external to the care home) to cater for all aspects of our resident’s home environment including the social, religious and cultural requirements of each individual.
• Provide input during resident care assessments to enable individualised development of programs for optimal resident lifestyle outcomes.
• Prepare all required facility communications and have the primary role for organising all individual and facility celebrations (eg: Birthdays, Christmas, etc)
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation in activities and document any observations or concerns.
• Support the admission of new residents to facilities and initial consultations with resident and families.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to incorporate therapeutic, holistic and resident-centric activities into daily routines.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder network and rapport with residents, families, facility team members, volunteers and local community groups.
• Manage and document risk for the facility and ensure a commitment to continuous improvements. 

You will offer?

• Minimum 2 years experience within a similar role
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and have a balanced, diplomatic and compassionate approach to sensitive and emotional situations that can arise.
• A fun and positive approach with a creative flare and the ability to light up a room is a big plus!
• A confident and collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that has a passion for resident social and wellness outcomes.
• You will have innate empathy for our residents and be committed to continually improving the quality of care and the social environment provided to them.
• Outstanding approach to client service and providing programs that are innovative and individualised to meet resident requirements.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve required outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong time management and organisational skill sets
• Strong computer literacy
• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle/Health, Diversional Therapy (or similar)
• Strong computer literacy for our inhouse systems, tools and communication methods.
• Have a valid NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or ability to apply via How to apply | NDIS). 

Benefits - Why work for us?

• Fitness Passport to access discounted exercise, wellness and sporting facilities e.g aquatic centres
• Access to in-house professional development and online training programs
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flare (employee discounts).
• FREE to all employees
• Companywide safety-first workplaces for our residents, families and staff.
• Supportive, positive team environment with a strong caring work ethic.
• Positive wellbeing, fun and engaging team / shift activities.
• Career growth opportunities within a strong mentoring team culture.

Why Infinite Aged Care!

We are an Australian residential aged care provider with over 30 years’ experience in delivering quality aged care to the elderly. Infinite Care began our current aged care provider journey in 2014 after acquiring the Bonney Healthcare Group, a trusted provider in South Australia since 1988 with five existing facilities in Adelaide. As part of our vision to become a best of breed aged care provider, and employer of choice in the aged care sector, Infinite Care has continued to expand in recent years with facilities in Southeast Queensland, Cairns, New South Wales with more in the pipeline across Australia. Come join us to deliver on our purpose of Making Aged Care Great!!