AddressWe are seeking a passionate and dynamic Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, organising, and implementing engaging Leisure and Lifestyle activities that cater to the interests and needs of our clients. You will play a key role in fostering a lively and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring our clients enjoy a high quality of life.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Physical ability to undertake the work tasks required of the role.
- Empathy and understanding of the needs, rights and responsibilities experienced by the frail elderly and their families.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate an effective activity program for care recipients.
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individualised Leisure and Lifestyle plans.
- Basic understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and associated documentation processes.
- Ability to work in a flexible manner as part of a support team.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently to plan and organise work to ensure completion of work to required standards and within prescribed time frame.
- Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement principles
About you
- Well-developed communication (oral and written) and listening skills.
- Demonstrated IT literacy.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- National Police Check (within the last 3 months).
- Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement.
- Vaccination evidence (or medical practitioner approved exemption) of influenza and Covid-19.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive wages.
- Education and training programs to ensure you feel prepared and supported in your role.
- Career development opportunities and pathways to advancement
- Clinical Excellence Program
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per annum tax free.
- Accommodation support.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Relocation support.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to free parking.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to provide exceptional service, be a team player and understand or quickly learn the working of financial arrangements in residential aged care.
If you are enthusiastic about creating vibrant and fulfilling experiences, we invite you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role!
About Us
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is the aged care provider in Tasmania, with nine Residential Aged Care Facilities across the state with our dedicated employees. We are a not-for-profit organisation and commit to providing high quality holistic care to our residents and clients. We pride ourselves in the investment of best practice training and education for our staff.
The Opportunity
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is excited to share that we have a new opportunity for a Part- time Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator. The key objective of this position is to: Design, implement and evaluate social, cultural, spiritual and activity programs aimed at improving the care recipient’s quality of life through preserving social skills, self-esteem and an optimum level of physical activity ensuring care recipients receive the highest possible standard of care.
