Leisure & Activities Coordinator - Calvary Aged Care

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Working with a great team of lifestyle officers and nursing staff 
• Fixed Term role for 3 months with a view of going permanent.

About the role

The Leisure & Activities Coordinator supports the Home Manager and Clinical Leadership team to design, develop and implement individual and group activities across the home to residents, by understanding who the residents are including their identity, culture, diversity, beliefs and life experiences.

Conveniently located in Colac, Calvary Barongarook Gardens is a modern and vibrant aged care facility. 

The successful applicant will need: 

• Diploma or Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.  
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements.
• High level of honesty and integrity. 
• Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.

Your main duties will include:

• Care planning, design and develop group and 1:1 care program for residents that takes into account their individual lifestyle, hobbies and spiritual needs.
• Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs that can be carried out by the care team. 
• Through activity, promoting close relationships with families and carers for the health and wellbeing of residents. Liaise with family members and assess the needs, preferences and capabilities of each Resident to compile appropriate individual activity assessments and care plans. 

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role