Lifestyle Coordinator - Camberwell

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Lifestyle Coordinator - Camberwell. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 79% of staff say Benetas is ‘A truly great place to work!’
• High performance culture focused on providing a fulfilling ageing experience
• Leading not-for-profit, values based organisation

Our Company

Benetas is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting older Victorians, their friends and carers, through a range of aged care and in-home services. Benetas is committed to our reputation as a truly great place to work. We care about our people’s health and wellbeing and invest significantly in their development. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive employer. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Benetas is a recognised leader in Gender Equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation for 12 years in a row.

The Position

Benetas Broughton Hall is settled in the heart of Camberwell in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our magnificent heritage listed ‘Tara’ mansion is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, supporting 65 residents in a truly welcoming and homely environment. Our close-knit team prides itself on providing quality, personalised care and developing warm and friendly relationships with our clients and their families.

We have an excellent opportunity for a full time Lifestyle Coordinator to develop and lead our Lifestyle and Leisure program. This is a 6 month, fixed term contact with a possibility to extend.

The Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for designing an engaging program that provides a choice of meaningful and enriching activities tailored to meet the individual needs of all our residents. You will be highly motivated and creative, committed to delivering a lifestyle program to enhance the cognitive, spiritual and emotional lives of our residents and their families. You will have a positive attitude to ageing and be passionate about providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders including residents, their families and friends, staff, volunteers, and the external community.

You will lead and manage a community support and volunteer team to deliver an exciting, innovative program whilst working closely with the primary care team to ensure that the resident is at the centre of decision making about all aspects of their life.

You will have:

• Certificate IV in Community Development (desirable),
• A minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role in an aged care setting (preferred),
• Experience in coordinating and providing recreational and social programs in aged care facilities or similar settings,
• Demonstrated knowledge of community development, recreational and volunteer programs,
• An ability to network with appropriate community groups to assist in identifying events and available resources,
• An understanding of the differing cognitive, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the residents and how this influences individual needs,
• A friendly, positive approach and are naturally able to build relationships that make a difference.

Benefits:

• A safe and supportive work environment where people are valued and encouraged to share their ideas
• A strong learning culture where you are in the driver’s seat of your ongoing professional development
• Rewarding work that supports our clients to have a positive experience of ageing
• Working in a trusted and values based organisation focused on quality and growth
• Competitive Salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)

How to apply:

To view the position description and apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume at http://bconnect/departments/peopledevelopment/Pages/JobConnect.aspx.

Benetas uses video interviewing as part of our selection process. If shortlisted, you may receive an email invitation to complete an online video interview. This can be completed on any video enabled laptop, mobile phone or tablet.

Applications close 13 August 2018. Please note: we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity. For a confidential discussion please contact Jo Laker, Residential Manager - Broughton Hall on 03 9095 1500.