Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

As aLeisure and Lifestyle Coordinatoryou will lead the development of exceptional lifestyle programs to promote wellbeing and foster a vibrant community atmosphere. Our commitment is to listen to each resident understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.

You will aspire to provide mentorship to Lifestyle Assistants and support them in the requirements of their role tomaintainsmooth daily running of the program.

In this role youll be part of an experienced engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincents Care Services Kew.

With stunning views premium amenities and a level of care second to none St Vincents Care Services Kew is setting a new benchmark in aged care living. Set within the stunning surrounds of Studley Park. St Vincents Care Services Kew redefines the expectations of residential aged care.

At St Vincents Care our Heartprint model ensures compassionate holistic person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging independence and cultural respect creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.

We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is sensitive to residents individualised needs preferences and choices and are committed to building strong meaningful connections with residents.

Whatson your CV is important butwhatsin your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincentskindness works for us.

Things that work for you:

• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15990 Novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum

• Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!

• Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Join an organisation where staff feedbacklargely indicatesthey are treated with respect are confident in their managements leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere

• Become a specialist in aged-carehome!Perfect your skills and fast-track your career in one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare

• Career developmentmentoringand leadership opportunities within St Vincents network

• Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit

• Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines

• No cost uniforms and training

• No mandatory COVID vaccinations! Free annual flu vaccination (recommended)

• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Availability to work Full Time - Monday to Friday

• Certificate III/IV or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or Diversional Therapy is essential.

• Experience inaged care homes developing Leisure & Lifestyle programs including working with dementia clients.

• Good leadershipand mentoring skills
• Ability to drive the on site mini bus if required Full Drivers Licence essential

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (within the last 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.

Why become part of the St Vincents Care family

Becauseyourelike us you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20 facilities and locations weoperatein QueenslandNew South Walesand Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees who work to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for our local communities.

For more than 175 years St Vincents Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia upholdingcompassion justiceintegrityand excellence in all we do.

At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome safefairand impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincents Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples unique perspectives knowledge and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical mental and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information visit today!