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Tura Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Lifestyle Coordinator - Internally known as Recreation & Engagement Coordinator
Employment Type: Fixed term, Full -Time Monday to Friday
Location: Tura Beach
Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and seniors by providing quality, compassionate care in our aged care homes.
Join a purpose-driven organisation with a 100-year legacy of helping people live their best lives.
About the role:
As a Recreation and Engagement Coordinator at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your
skills and compassion are valued.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Lead the development and oversight of holistic Recreation and Engagement programs that meet the diverse needs, preferences and aspirations of residents, as identified through assessment and ongoing consultation.
• Coordinate all aspects of special events, including entertainment, catering, decorations and related logistics.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including life history, to inform and update each resident’s integrated care plan.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships that support meaningful engagement and enrich residents’ lives.
• Ensure programs reflect each resident’s needs and preferences, promoting choice, independence and meaningful engagement.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with team members to support highquality, person-centred care
Our benefits:
• 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as taxfree benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
• Fitness Passport- Access a range of gyms, swimming pools, and health centres across Australia at discounted rates for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
About You:
We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:
• Minimum of a Certificate IV Leisure and Health or Certificate III/IV in Individual
• Support with demonstrated experience in the leisure and health field
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating meaningful leisure, recreation and lifestyle programs for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of best practice approaches within Recreational/Diversional therapy and aged care.
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning
• Practical understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation requirements
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong digital skills with the ability to use technology to document programs accurately and to support program development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families and the care team
• Understanding of ageing and dementia care, with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing
• Australian work rights
• Mandatory clearances before starting Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Apply now and build a career with purpose at RSL LifeCare