Lifestyle Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: 351-359 Archer Street Shepparton VIC 3630 Australia

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Contact: Jo Griffin

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Where theres life theres Mercy.

Where theres care theres You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs were there. Where will you be

For over a century our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all thats gone before to grow your impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10000 dedicated compassionate people we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy youll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health its all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to join our residential aged care facility in Shepparton. As a Lifestyle Coordinator you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for our residents through the design and delivery of engaging lifestyle programs.

• Develop plan and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programs that promote physical mental and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with residents families and staff to create personalised programs that cater to individual preferences.
• Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programs making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents care plans.
• Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events ensuring all activities are well-structured and properly resourced.
• Foster a positive inclusive community atmosphere encouraging active participation from residents.
• Maintain detailed records of activities attendance and feedback and provide regular reports to management.
• Coordinate and support the Volunteer Program to enhance resident experiences.

What youll bring

Youre resilient compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role you will have:

• Prior experience working in similar roles in the Aged Care Sector.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine love for working with people.
• Creativity in planning diverse and inclusive activities.
• Ability to adapt programs for residents with physical or cognitive limitations.
• Teamwork and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Good administrative and computer skills.
• A passion for event planning social activities or community work.

You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining:

• A valid Police Check
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) or equivalent essential
• First Aid and CPR certification essential

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare

Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land sea and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients residents clients and communities we support. Were proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages sexualities genders abilities and cultural backgrounds.