Lifestyle Coordinator

Bolton Clarkeis Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Location

Set in beautifully landscaped acreage alongside the Currumbin Creek Bolton Clarkes Galleon Gardens provides high-quality aged and dementia care in a friendly secure and comfortable residential environment.

The Role

In this role you will develop and oversee a Lifestyle program that reflects the residents preferences and enables individuals to maximise their abilities! Your main responsibilities will include:

• Establishing a positive supportive and encouraging line of communication with each resident
• Liaising with clinical and care staff to understand the varying clinical needs and restrictions
• Managing and mentoring the Lifestyle team to ensure effective implementation ongoing evaluation and responses to individual Lifestyle plans
• Ensure compliance with accreditation outcomes
• Manage the activities budget and coordinate appropriate resources
• Liaise and work in partnership with the residential management to involve and link to community engagement activities

The successful candidate will have:

• Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle Diversional Therapy or similar qualification deemed equivalent by Bolton Clarke (essential)
• First aid certificate
• Strong leadership and people management skills in order to lead lifestyle/activities staff in the provision of quality programs
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as well as participate in a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of relevant legislative regulatory requirements professional standards and guidelines relevant to the aged and community care environment
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative to maximise positive outcomes
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport Birth Certificate etc)
• Complete a police check

Our Benefits

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits claim up to $15900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Free annual flu shots

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