Lifestyle Coordinator - (Secondment)

Responsibilities

• ● Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.
• ● About the 3-month secondment role
• ● We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lifestyle professional to lead our Lifestyle team and deliver a program that truly makes our aged care community come alive.
• ● If you're motivated by bringing joy, connection and purpose to older adults-and love leading people-this is the role for you.
• ● As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll design and oversee a person centred Lifestyle program that reflects each resident's interests, abilities and cultural background.
• ● You'll mentor a passionate team, drive engaging activities, and ensure our Lifestyle program is a central part of daily life and wellbeing within the home. Your responsibilities will include:
• ● Build strong relationships with residents and families to develop meaningful, individualised Lifestyle Plans
• ● Create engaging activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual and physical wellbeing
• ● Lead, support and motivate the Lifestyle team to deliver high quality programs
• ● Work closely with clinical and care staff to ensure plans are safe, appropriate and aligned with resident needs
• ● Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and organisational policies
• ● Manage the activities budget and ensure resources and equipment are well maintained
• ● Lead our volunteer program-recruiting, onboarding, coordinating and recognising volunteers
• ● Build strong community links to bring external engagement into the home
• ● To be Successful
• ● Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy or equivalent (recognised by Bolton Clarke)
• ● Current First Aid Certificate
• ● A passion for creating meaningful experiences that enhance resident wellbeing
• ● Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
• ● Excellent communication and relationship building skills