Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator - Community And Residential

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Penola War Memorial Hospital & MPS, Penola
• Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) - OPS2
• Ongoing Part Time working 64 hours per fortnight - 0.8 FTE

Join Our Team as a Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator at Limestone Coast Local Health Network!

As the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator for Community and Residential Care, you'll be instrumental in enhancing the lives of the Penola and Districts aged community, including individuals over 65 and those with disabilities. You will implement and evaluate engaging activities that promote a fulfilling lifestyle for clients at home and in residential care.

Using a primary health care approach, you'll oversee volunteer services and organize social and diversional activities, offering individual support tailored to various cognitive and physical needs. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you'll ensure the delivery of coordinated, evidence-based care. Join us in this rewarding role and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Key Responsibilities:

• Consumer Assessment and Activity Coordination: Evaluate each consumer's ability to participate in activities and organise group activities tailored to their needs and cognitive abilities, including dementia programs with clear objectives and evaluation methods.
• Resource and Documentation Management: Ensure necessary equipment and personnel are available for safe activities while completing electronic documentation in collaboration with the Registered Nurse or NUM.
• Activity Planning and Team Collaboration: Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and group activity plans, working closely with staff to provide effective care for the Penola community.
• Volunteer Engagement and Program Review: Support volunteers and advocates in activity programs, provide guidance, and regularly assess programs with consumers to gather feedback for improvement.
• Computer Skills and Resident Care: Utilise computer skills for electronic care planning and contribute to the delivery of high-quality resident care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in providing direct care services within a health-related field.
• Experience working with aged clients and individuals with disabilities, along with their families.
• Background in a relevant field, demonstrating specialist knowledge and experience to advise on activities and contribute to objective-setting.
• Previous experience in a Diversional Therapy or Activities Coordinator role.
• Proficient in using computer software packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experienced in implementing strategies that promote independence, good health, and optimal wellness for aged and disabled clients in a day centre setting.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 900652

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

20 May 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

900652 Leisure Lifestyle Coordinator - Role Description.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.