A unique opportunity has become available for an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to lead the Lifestyle team for one of our well-established Residential Aged Care Homes at Anglicare. Mary Andrews Village seeks an enthusiastic leader who can coordinate activities that contribute to the life enrichment and Rhythm of Life programs for their valued residents.

Join our team to create a vibrant community within a Residential Care setting. In this role you will help people in Residential Care continue to enjoy life and engage with the community. You will assess individual needs and then design programs to meet these needs. This is a key position within the Home and that acts as a resource for other staff providing life enrichment programs.

Mary Andrews is located in South Hurstville, close to parks and public transport and adjacent to Anglicare’s retirement living village. A well-established home, Mary Andrews is home to a close-knit community of 50 residents. Situated on a major bus route, it is also within walking distance of local shops.

To be successful, you will be qualified and have similar experience designing and implementing recreational activities in aged care or community settings. You will be enthusiastic and outgoing, value person centred care, with ability to recommend resident focused, and fun lifestyle activities.

Note: This is a permanent part-time position working 18 hours (3 days) a week.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Ensure residents receive appropriate assessments including their life history or story that will inform an integrated care plan.
• Ensure programs are developed to enrich the lives of individuals and their families through leisure, lifestyle, learning & spiritual activities.
• Coordinate the Lifestyle team to assist residents in creating a home like environment within their accommodation.
• Coordinating outings that allow the resident to stay in communication and have meaningful relationships within their chosen community in a safe and healthy way.
• Ensure volunteers are well coordinated and integrated into the team.

Skills, knowledge and experience needed:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position. A Diversional Therapy qualification will be highly regarded.
• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care and associated accreditation requirements.
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health and/ or relevant tertiary degree
• A commitment to the Christian values of Anglicare.

Click "Apply Now" to apply today if you want to be part of an amazing team!

About Us:

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. This is where you can do the best work of your life!

Benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment 
• A staff rewards program that gives you discounts from over 400 retailers - Fitness Passport

For more information please visit: www.anglicare.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.