Lifestyle Coordinator

Full-time

70000 + super

Location – multiple locations in WA, QLD, NSW and Vic

Welcome to Roshana Care Group

Roshana Pty Ltd is a privately owned provider of Aged Care, Mental Health Care and Disability Support Services. Our head office is based in WA, and we own and operate facilities in WA, QLD and NSW. Established in 2001, Roshana Care Group has been at the forefront of providing Aged Care and Mental Health Care for over 20 years, with a commitment to high standards.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Facility Manager, this position Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for the person-centred implementation of leisure, lifestyle and therapy activities with the residents within the Aged Care Facility. The functions of this position are to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, by partnering with residents to be involved in the meaningful activities of their life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To build friendships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home
• Create a weekly schedule of meaningful occupation for each resident, personalized to their likes, dislikes, needs and abilities, helping them to try new things and continue to take part in the hobbies and activities that make them who they are
• Create and maintain a schedule of group activities tailored to residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishes
• identifying individual needs through task analysis
• maintaining a knowledge of resources available within a facility and within the community
• encouraging and supporting residents to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests
• Work with residents, their friends and family members, to build individual lifestyle histories and, using these, create ongoing plans in our electronic resident records, ensuring these are updated daily to evidence delivery
• On a monthly basis review the plan with the resident and relatives and adjust if necessary
• Update the resident’s personalized diary on a weekly basis with details of the activities they’ve undertaken, including photos, comments and feedback, that can be kept by residents as a record of what they have achieved as well as shared with their friends, family and the home team
• Build relationships with relatives, friends and advocates in order make sure you understand the person, and that the relatives understand how you are supporting the resident
• To build relationships with the local community, inviting them into the home to take part or run events and help residents maintain their hobbies
• Enable our residents to stay in touch with friends and family by visits, phone, Skype, letters and email
• Support our residents to make trips outside of the home, encouraging relatives and friends to join in, as well as building links with local groups to encourage them into the home, facilitating the position of the home as part of the local community
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required by the Company in order to fulfill your duties
• To attend appropriate training courses and/or programs to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills
• Assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff
• To undergo the necessary training to become a ‘Dementia Friend’

Skills, Attributes and Experience

Essential:

• Completion of Certificate III Lifestyle and Leisure or equivalent accredited training or progression towards. 
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred principles and the ability to engage people in meaningful activity
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of people with dementia in relation to leisure and therapeutic activity

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with people with dementia
• First Aid Certificate (current)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Car)
• Working knowledge of WH&S legislation and practice 

Culture and Benefits: 

• A competitive industry salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
• Long term career development opportunities.
• On the job training and development opportunities available.
• Access to Roshana Care Group Employee Assistance Program.
• Roshana Care Group respects and embraces diverse perspective, experience, and traditions.
• Roshana care Group values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives.
• Our culture of compassion, respect, communication, teamwork and integrity not only supports the development of staff, but also ensures the wellbeing of all employees

How to Apply?

You can submit your application by clicking on ‘Apply’ (Please attachan updated resume and a cover letter).  

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Want to know more about Roshana Care Group? Head to our website https://www.roshana.com.au