Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

Grampians Health Ballarat

  • Ballarat Central, VIC
  • $33.27 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
$33.27 per hour + generous salary packaging | Meaningful Life Coordinator - Previously called Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator1 x Permanent Full Time position - 80 hours per fortnight including a monthly ADO | Hayley House is an aged care home in Ballarat NorthAbout the roleThe Meaningful Life Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of meaningful engagement across the care community, that will influence and enrich the quality of life for residents. This will be delivered through meaningful activities and purposeful engagement that is supporting of holistic wellbeing.The coordinator will have an understanding of resident's person-centred needs, while partnering with families and the community to provide meaningful and enjoyable experience, that take into consideration residents lifestyle preferences. In addition, this position is also responsible for modelling leadership and supporting the meaningful life team in the care community, while displaying passion and drive to enriching the lives of the residents, through stimulating and engaging activities to maximise their wellbeing.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement and coordinate meaningful engagement, across the care community, that include activities that reflect a person-centred model of care, in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
  • Participate in the coordination of new and/or existing meaningful activities and person-centred engagement, which meet residents' goals, needs and preferences.
  • Coordinate and be responsible for all meaningful life residents' assessments, care plans, resident iCare profiles and documentation.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring and support to the meaningful life team, volunteers and students in the care community.
  • Conduct monthly team meeting with your direct reports and monitor meaningful life team members performance.
Skills & experience
  • Certificate III/IV qualification in dementia care, leisure and health, aged care or leadership or relevant experience and/or willingness to obtain
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong computer and customer service skills
  • Victorian Driver's Licence
To view a full copy of the Position Description, pleaseInterested?Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Aged Care Recruitment at AgedCareRecruitment@gh.org.au.We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.Culture & Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
  • Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
  • Access to Staff Fitness program
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

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