Lifestyle Manager
Rewarding opportunity for a Lifestyle Manager to work with one of the Leading Aged Care providers.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Uniting AgeWell
Location: Hobart
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-3132-8000
Fax: +61-7-3864-6643
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Detail information about job Lifestyle Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business
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 across Victoria and Tasmania, our 2,500 staff are committed to providing high quality services and care.
About the position
The Lifestyle Manager will consult with UA managers, staff, residents and relatives to identify current and emerging client needs and preferences and to develop a strategy for a UA lifestyle program that enhances client quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have experience in developing initiatives to lead the strategic direction of the lifestyle program, as well as providing coordination and direction to lifestyle staff to ensure that the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards are met or exceeded.
With excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to engaging with residents, their families and staff, the successful candidate will have experience in all aspects of lifestyle program development.
Excellent working conditions, salary packaging and opportunity for professional and career development apply.
Capacity and willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia is essential.
This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Working With Vulnerable People Check.
About the role
Developing a strategy and supporting plans to lead the strategic direction of the lifestyle program across Uniting AgeWell.
Providing coordination and direction for lifestyle staff to ensure that the requirements of the Single Quality Standards are met or exceeded
Ensuring provision of tools to assist all UA staff to provide effective lifestyle services for residents including planning, implementing and evaluating the activities/therapy program in consultation with residents, relatives and staff.
Skills and experience
Evidence of management of aged care services which includes lifestyle staff and programs
Evidence of further education / studies relevant to residential aged care
Experience in safety in the Aged Care or Health Sectors
Experience and expertise in the development of lifestyle programs which engage residents and enhance wellbeing