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As the Wellbeing and Lifestyle Co-ordinator and as part of the leadership team for Whiddon Kyogle, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and evaluating a wide range of activities and programs, catering to a diverse population of seniors. Your strong ability to collaborate with and lead an established Wellbeing & Lifestyle team, who have a long track record of creative engagement with their residents, will be essential.
Your drive for excellence will be evident in every interaction, ensuring you lead from the front. You will make every moment meaningful and show your team the importance of relationships, resident interactions, and participation, as well as a holistic approach to care.
Your entire day will focus on enriching the lives of those we care for and making a real difference through meaningful activity and team interactions.
As the Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coordinator, your written and verbal communication skills must be impeccable, and you should understand the importance of engaging with individuals at all levels. A true passion for people is essential, whether it be your team, our residents, or your leaders. You will strive to deliver a wellbeing program that supports our residents, as well as additional home care clients and independent living residents.
Whiddon has a relationship-based care approach to delivering all clinical and wellbeing services, focusing on relationship building and understanding our residents’ lives, lived experiences, passions, hobbies, and interests. We strive to meet our clients’ emotional, social, and clinical needs articulated through our MyLife model of care wellbeing outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to apply your talents to promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, maintaining their independence and mobility.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.
We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Kyogle on a permanent full-time basis, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:06 PM.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must have a Certificate IV or Diploma in Leisure and Health, and an additional qualification in dementia-specific care or extensive experience is preferred. A bus driving license or willingness to undertake this training is required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
* 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
* Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
* 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
* Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
* Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
* Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
* Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
* Salary Packaging options to keep more of your pay
* Quarterly gifts, including cost of living vouchers, ACE Day, Christmas gifting, and other ad-hoc gifts
* Access to retail benefits and perks, including discounts and passes to events
* Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
* Learning opportunities. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships, and more
* Recognition for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night, and more.
* Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon, please visit our website .
Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.
Advertised: 14 Mar 2025
Applications close: 14 Apr 2025
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