Lifestyle Program Coordinator- Residential Aged Care - Fulltime
Create and deliver leisure and lifestyle programs for the general facility and Memory Support unit to resident optimise involvement and independence
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4079-6379
Fax: +61-8-4290-7885
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Detail information about job Lifestyle Program Coordinator- Residential Aged Care - Fulltime. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Design and coordinate the delivery of creative and engaging lifestyle programs
- Lead a team to drive person centred activites and optimise involvement
- Join a fun and passionate Not for Profit organisation in Ashbuton
Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services (SAAS) is a long established provider of integrated residential and community care and support services. Our vision is that every older local remains connected, engaged and valued in our community. We are a 90 bed facility including a 15 bed Memory Support Unit.
Reporting to the Residential Services Manager this Fulltime Monday to Friday 9am-5pm role is responsible for:
- Developing and coordinating the delivery of innovative and engaging lifestyle programs in both the general facility and memory support unit.
- Leading a team of Lifestyle Assistants to support residents to optimise their involvement and independence and engage in activities of their choice
- Developing, monitoring and up dating lifestyle care plans
- Liaising with nursing, care and allied health staff to ensure effective communication and care of residents
- Supervise volunteers/school students in the delivery of lifestyle and leisure programs
- Drive and/or supervise bus excursions
If you possess the following then don't hesitate to apply:
- Minimum Cert IV Lifestyle and leisure qualification (Diploma highly regarded)
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator
- Understanding of the needs and issues relating to older people and the importance of maintaining independence and social connections and those with dementia
- Understanding of aged care regulatory requirements including ACFI and Accreditation
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft programs
- Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems within authority
- Ability to lead and grow a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A flexible and client/person centred approach
- Current Victorian Drivers License
Working for us means you are part of the 'Samarinda Family' and we are committed to making our facility homely and welcoming for both residents and our staff.
You will also have the ability to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax of your annual salary
To request a copy of the position description please email [email protected] or for further information contact Diana Fitzgerald, Residential Services Manager on 1300 591 464.
If you meet the criteria above, we would appreciate your prompt application.
Applications close 9am Monday 23rd July 2018.
All appointments are conditional upon a satisfactory police criminal record check and the right to work in Australia.