About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the Role:

Our Strathdevon team (based in Latrobe)  is looking to add a dedicated and passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to lead our lifestyle assistants in the delivery of quality programs for our residents.

Reporting into the Lifestyle Manager; the Lifestyle Coordinator will have a vital role in planning and implementing innovative and inclusive lifestyle programs for all residents to support them to live their BEST life. This rewarding role will see you help to empower our residents - enriching their everyday lives.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, designing and the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs that meet the individual needs of residents
• Assessments, reviews and ongoing evaluation of the lifestyle program to ensure positive resident outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to residents, volunteers and staff involved in the delivery of lifestyle programs

About You:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Certificate IV in lifestyle and leisure or equivalent or relevant industry experience (desirable)
• A current First Aid certificate
• Previous experience coordinating a lifestyle program and lifestyle teams in residential aged care
• Enjoy working in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Can balance competing priorities with ease
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current  Working with Vulnerable People's card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!