Lifestyle Coordinator - Greystanes

Lifestyle Coordinator – Full Time I Southern Cross Care Greystanes Apartments

About Us

We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our residents while supporting and developing our frontline teams.

When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a dedicated leadership team and colleagues who genuinely care about the people we support.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences, fostering connections and building a vibrant community for older people?

As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a key role in enriching the lives of our residents by developing, coordinating and delivering engaging lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, independence, choice, connection and a strong sense of belonging.

Working closely with the Recreational Therapy Regional Advisor, Residential Manager, Allied Health professionals, volunteers, residents, families and community partners, you will create opportunities that support residents:

• Physical and emotional wellbeing
• Social and community connection
• Cultural and spiritual needs
• Cognitive wellbeing and personal interests
• Independence, choice and participation
• Individual goals, preferences and life experiences

From coordinating celebrations, special events and community activities to developing meaningful partnerships and encouraging resident participation, every day provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

If you are creative, organized and passionate about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and helping older people live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Recreation, Diversional Therapy or a related field.
• Previous experience in a lifestyle, leisure, activities or community engagement role, preferably within residential aged care.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to maintain choice, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and the ability to develop activities based on individual preferences, interests, abilities and life experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers and community organisations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate a diverse lifestyle program.
• Creativity and enthusiasm to develop innovative and meaningful activities that encourage resident participation and social connection.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to engage residents with varying levels of physical, cognitive and social abilities.
• Good computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate lifestyle documentation and records.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers, community visitors, entertainers and external service providers.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety, infection prevention and control, privacy and confidentiality.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check and any other required employment screening

Southern Cross Benefits!

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

• Discounted private health insurance

• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

• Ongoing Training and Development

• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

• Referral Bonus Program