Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimeHours: Mon - Fri, 9 - 5 (somewhat negotiable)Location: Mercy Place Boronia, 72 Kerr Cres, Montrose Vic 3765Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact: Susan Cochrane, Precinct Manager at Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. For over a century, our incredible teams have been providing care when it's needed most. As a member of Mercy Health, you'll feel immense pride in your work while benefiting from the stability and opportunities we offer. Join us as a Lifestyle Coordinator Be a catalyst for joy and connection, creating meaningful engagement for aged care residents, their families, and the wider community. As a Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll play a key role in improving the quality of life for elderly residents, making each day purposeful and fulfilling. What You'll Bring You are resilient, compassionate, and have a big heart. Most importantly, you are dedicated to providing exceptional, person‑centred care. Key Responsibilities Develop, plan, and deliver a diverse range of lifestyle programmes that promote physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to create personalised programmes that cater to individual preferences. Continuously monitor and assess the success of lifestyle programmes, making improvements to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction. Work closely with healthcare professionals to integrate lifestyle activities with residents' care plans. Oversee the scheduling and organisation of events, ensuring all activities are well‑structured and properly resourced. Foster a positive, inclusive community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from residents. Maintain detailed records of activities, attendance, and feedback, and provide regular reports to management. Coordinate and support the Volunteer Programme to enhance resident experiences. Mercy Place Boronia is located at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges in Montrose. A small traditional style home that fosters a true sense of family and community. Required Skills and Experience Excellent clinical, time‑management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem‑solve. A compassionate, flexible and approach to effective person‑centred care and enjoyment of life. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A creative and proactive approach to developing engaging and meaningful activities. Genuine empathy, patience, and commitment to enhancing the lives of elderly residents. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Workers Check or Current Police Check and application for NDIS check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Level II First Aid Certificate. A minimum of 12 months of experience in a similar role within the aged care sector, with a strong understanding of older adults' needs and preferences. Full working rights are required, and we are not offering sponsorship. Recruitment agents assistance is NOT required. Why Join Mercy Health? 100+ years of care – Be part of an organisation that has been a cornerstone of the community. Your role as a Lifestyle Coordinator ensures you’ll make a lasting impact while enjoying career stability. A team of 10,000 hearts – You’ll join over 10,000 passionate and dedicated professionals who support each other in making a difference. Meaningful moments – Every moment you spend here will truly matter, as you enhance the well‑being of our elderly residents and bring joy to their lives. A growing future – We’re on a journey to expand our impact over the next 100 years. With strong leadership, scale and vision, we’re excited for the future – and we want you to be a part of it. Ready to help us shape the future of aged care? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives – and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now. No emailed applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted online through the link. Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgement to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr