Job Description:

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator you will support a small and experienced, engaged and dedicated team and play a pivotal part in the planning and implementing of wellbeing activities for the residents of St Vincent’s Care, Eltham.

Duties include:

• Planning and coordinating events, bus outings and group activities
• Coordinating the provision of recreational and social programs that enhance the well-being of our residents
• Assisting each resident individually in accordance with their lifestyle care plan document and ensuring information is recorded accurately
• Demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, social and spiritual needs of our residents and their families
• Assisting with meaningful and enriching activities that provide choice to each resident

St Vincent’s Care Services Eltham is just 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s city centre and is well known for its vast amount of green space. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle.

What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.

Things that work for us:

• Previous experience in an Aged Care setting (desirable, not essential)
• Certificate III or Diploma in Lifestyle and Leisure or diversional therapy (desirable, not essential)
• Previous experience working with and supporting a collaborative team approach
• Understanding of dementia (desirable, not essential)
• High level of customer service skills
• Sound Computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Vaccinated (and up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
• National Police Certificate

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]


No agencies please

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Amy Brown

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

22 August 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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