Join our team

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdevon

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

Our Strathdevon team (based in Latrobe) is looking to add a dedicated and passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to lead our lifestyle assistants in the delivery of quality programs for our residents.

Reporting into the Residential Services Manager and Lifestyle Manager; the Lifestyle Coordinator will have a vital role in planning and implementing innovative and inclusive lifestyle programs for all residents to support them to live their BEST life. This rewarding role will see you help to empower our residents - enriching their everyday lives.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, designing and the delivery of appropriate and varied lifestyle programs that meet the individual needs of residents
• Assessments, reviews and ongoing evaluation of the lifestyle program to ensure positive resident outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to residents, volunteers and staff involved in the delivery of lifestyle programs
• provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, to support them to live life to their potential.

This is the place for you if you:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure 
• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Ability to drive a 10 seater bus (desirable) 
• Have experience and knowledge in residential aged care with a commitment to high standards of care for residents and their families
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Experience as a Personal Care Worker in Aged Care highly regarded
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• A current Working with Vulnerable People card
• Have Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!