About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,700 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Preston

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Our Preston facility is looking for an engaging and proactive Lifestyle Coordinator to join our dedicated and passionate residential care team. Working within a multidisciplinary team, The Lifestyle Coordinator plays a pivotal role to design and deliver ‘Person Centered’ programs, experiences and events that support residents’ holistic wellbeing.

As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you will directly manage a dedicated team of Lifestyle Assistants to deliver meaningful and engaging activities to our residents that enhance their well-being. You will provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to Lifestyle Assistants and promote a harmonious team approach to the delivery of lifestyle services.

You will play an active role with the UA team, participating in building a community based culture that fosters a spirit of the BEST way of life, supporting our people to be their best, give their best and help our community to live their best.

You will be responsible for:

• ensuring a ‘Consumer Directed’ program offering by planning, implementing and evaluating the activities/therapy program in consultation with residents, relatives and stakeholders
• Assist with assessments, review and the ongoing evaluation of residents cultural, recreational and leisure needs and lifestyle interests
• To guide and mentor the Lifestyle team to ensure they consistently deliver quality experiences in line with Uniting AgeWell standards
• provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends
• Full Time Monday to Friday position within our Preston Community

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.

This is the place for you if you:

• Previous experience in a lifestyle role in an aged care or community setting
• Experience completing relevant documentation including writing resident consumer care plans
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
• Diploma of Lifestyle and Leisured (desirable)
• Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable)
• Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their families
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• A current Working with Vulnerable People card
• Have Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!