Lifestyle Coordinator

Lifestyle Coordinator

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Lifestyle Coordinator ( 70 hours a fortnight)

Clinical Services - Aged Care

• Ongoing
• 70 hours a fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

About the Role

 KDHS beautifully refurbished Sheridan Aged Care is ready to committed to providing our residents with a bigger and better Lifestyle Program. We are seeking a creative and compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to lead the Leisure and Lifestyle team in delivering dynamic, person centered activities that support each resident's individual needs, goals and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape an engaging, social and therapeutic environment where residents can thrive. You'll work closely with residents, families , volunteers and staff to design and evaluate group programs and 1:1 activities that make a meaningful difference every day .

The position requires a passionate, caring and supportive team player with a minimum qualification of Cert IV Lifestyle and Leisure.

About You

You are positive, motivated professional with a passion for aged care and quality of life. You are approachable, team orientated, and capable of inspiring others through your initiative and creativity. You bring strong communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families

You will also bring

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/ Lifestyle and Leisure or Aged Care/Disability.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
•  Ability to maintain professional boundaries and seek advice from others when appropriate.
•  Demonstrated ability to be able to take instructions from other team members including following through with tasks and report outcomes.
•  Demonstrated ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to interact with clients in a caring and positive way.
• Computer literacy, including experience in Microsoft Office programs

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Patricia Long, Aged Care NUM on (03) 5857 0209  or drop her an email at palong@kyhealth.org.au

Submit your application via livehire and address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description

 Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.