Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
Core
Designing and delivering lifestyle, leisure, and activity programs to enhance the wellbeing, independence, and social connection of older adults in a residential aged care setting.
Role type
Senior IC leisure and lifestyle coordinator (aged care)
Builds
Engaging lifestyle programs, events, excursions, and individualized activity plans for residents
Domain
Aged care / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program planning and coordination, Needs assessment, Staff and volunteer mentorship, Dementia care support, Montessori principles application, Documentation and evaluation, First Aid Level 2 certification, Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Diversional Therapy
Preferred skills
Experience leading teams in aged care, Strong organizational skills, Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate engaging lifestyle and activity programs for residents; Assess residents' leisure and wellbeing needs and create individualised program plans; Organise events, excursions, and activities that promote social connection; Support residents living with dementia through meaningful activities; Lead, mentor, and supervise Lifestyle Assistants and volunteers; Maintain documentation, evaluate program outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives