At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver engaging lifestyle programs for residents' wellbeing.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation with over 10,000 dedicated staff.
- Benefits: Make a real impact while gaining unique experience in aged care.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that enhances lives and fosters community spirit.
- Qualifications: Experience in aged care, strong communication skills, and creativity in planning activities.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Mercy Place Parkville, 1 Willam Street, Parkville Victoria 3052
About the opportunity
Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to join our residential aged care facility in Parkville. As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for our residents through the design and delivery of engaging lifestyle programs.
- Develop, plan, and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to create personalised programs that cater to individual preferences.
- Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programs, making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
- Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents’ care plans.
- Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events, ensuring all activities are well-structured and properly resourced.
- Foster a positive, inclusive community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from residents.
- Maintain detailed records of activities, attendance, and feedback, and provide regular reports to management.
- Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experiences.
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Prior experience working in similar roles in the Aged Care Sector.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine love for working with people.
- Creativity in planning diverse and inclusive activities.
- Ability to adapt programs for residents with physical or cognitive limitations.
- Teamwork and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.
- Good administrative and computer skills.
- A passion for event planning, social activities, or community work.
Additional requirements
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A valid Police Check
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) or equivalent essential
- First Aid and CPR certification essential
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
If you’re value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us!
Lifestyle Coordinator in Parkville employer: Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Richmond, VIC, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With over a century of experience in aged care, our dedicated team enjoys the stability and security of a for-purpose organisation while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us at Mercy Health, where your passion for compassionate care can flourish alongside a diverse workforce committed to excellence.
Contact Details:
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd Recruitment Team
