About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

In the role of Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate a leisure & lifestyle program for every individual resident. These programs may be group or individually oriented, providing psychosocial and/or physical stimulation to each resident’s interests and level of ability, and focus on enhancing the lifestyle of each resident by considering their holistic, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual needs.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues and ensuring any queries, comments, suggestions, regarding resident care and progress or concerns raised are managed or reported promptly.
• Positively contribute to the warmth and welcoming culture of the Home through the delivery of customer centric care
• Assist and support residents to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence, dignity, privacy and quality of life.
• Within the scope of qualifications and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, assess, plan, implement and regularly evaluate a range of innovative lifestyle and activity programs to meet the specific needs of the residents and their families, in order to facilitate participation and positive outcomes.
• Prepare and lead individual and group social and recreational activities encompassing the cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Assist in the education, co-ordination and supervision of volunteers
• Identify and respond to individual needs of residents; Attend, participate in and/or facilitate resident meetings as required.
• Liaise with appropriate staff members, service providers and relatives regarding resident care and progress.
• Document/report ongoing progress of residents and programs.
• Coordinate, facilitate and supervise programs for the residents with a community involvement focus.
• Ensure the ongoing compliance of the Leisure and Lifestyle team with workplace health and safety requirements, requirements of the aged care sector and organisational policies and procedures, and promote continuous quality improvement processes.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings with other Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinators to facilitate the sharing of resources.

About You

• Experience of working in a similar role within Aged Care, Home and Community Care and/or Disability Support
• Specialist communication skills in order to build strong relationships with residents with varying needs/abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of specialist needs, particularly dementia.
• Experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Customer service skills with a demonstrated desire to help people with sensitivity and understanding.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills at a level to understand instructions received and be understood.

Desirable:

• Specialised qualifications in areas of dementia, music, art or other skills related to Leisure and Lifestyle
• Aromatherapy Certificate

What makes a difference for us:

• Certificate IV Leisure and Lifestyle or an equivalent qualification
• Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.