Family friendly work/life balance workplaceRewarding and meaningful workSave on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hirePaid training & we support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunitiesAccess our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).Employee wellness portal - discountsEligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation providerSeeking a Lifestyle Coordinator passionate about leading entertaining programs in Residential Aged CareJoin our small friendly team and daily infuse our elders with essential holistic wellbeing!Permanent part time position65 hours per fortnightMon & Thurs 9.45am to 4.00pmTues, Wed, Frid 9.00am to 4.30pmCompetitive salary + 11.5% Superannuation + Not for profit packagingWork close to home Carrum DownsAbout us MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories. We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.About the role We have a rewarding opportunity for a Lifestyle Coordinator that is energetic, positive and passionate about facilitating entertaining programs. The Lifestyle Coordinator will provide quality person directed lifestyle programs that meet personal needs, individual care plan and accreditation requirements. The role is key to infusing our Elders with holistic wellbeing that is vital for their physical, emotional, cultural, mental and social wellbeing.The position operates within an aged care service that includes residential and community services. In that context the position is accountable to the Facility Manager for the day-to-day provision of a lifestyle program that meets the interests, needs and desires of Elders in order to maintain independence and enhance their quality of life.Lifestyle programs will be developed and implemented in line with MiCare policies, philosophies and continuous improvement, HACC National Standards, Commonwealth Aged Care Act, Residential Care Standards and the Charter of Resident Rights. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:Plan and coordinate a range of social and recreational activities and develop activities to maintain individual personal living skills and independenceEnsure program documentation is completed in accordance to organisational and departmental guidelinesManage the program with budget parametersPrograms and activities reflect preference; meet social and recreational needs, encourage independence and participation and meets defined program objectivesThe needs of Elders with dementia and other specific requirements including cultural or religious differences are reflected in program deliveryLiaison with MiCare's other lifestyle staff to arrange programs and share resourcesAbout you You will be self-motivated, flexible, caring and have a patient attitude, with an ability to work in a professional and proficient manner.QualificationsCertificate IV in Leisure and HealthCertificate III Aged Care preferredA qualification relevant to the role and function of this positionMembership of a professional association related to lifestyle programs desirableSkills:Previous experience coordinating lifestyle programs in an aged care environmentPrevious experience in this capacity in a community and/or residential setting preferredExperience in working within Accreditation Standards and funding guidelinesAbility to work with minimal supervision.Comfortable in communicating with elderly persons who may be frail and have levels of cognitive impairmentThe ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment.The ability/willingness to learn/speak Dutch or another language advantageousYour previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant would be highly advantageousA police check with no disclosable outcome, evidence of current flu vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccination is required by MiCare for this position.How to apply Please send through your resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we'll be in touch. Interviews will start immediately so don't delay sending through your application.If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.MiCare says "NO" to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.APPLY NOW No recruitment agencies please