Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au.

WMQ has a part time position available for a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to work at our St Marks Aged Care Community in Chermside. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Align one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Charter, Values and Mission of the organisation.
2. To assist residents to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence and quality of life.
3. Within the scope of qualifications and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, assess, plan, implement and regularly evaluate a range of innovative lifestyle and activity programs to meet the specific needs of the residents and their families, in order to facilitate participation and positive outcomes.
4. Prepare and lead individual and group social and recreational activities encompassing the cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents.
5. Assist in the education, co-ordination and supervision of volunteers
6. Identify and respond to individual needs of residents.
7. Liaise with appropriate staff members, service providers and relatives regarding resident care and progress.
8. Document/report ongoing progress of residents and programs.
9. Coordinate, facilitate and supervise programs for the residents with a community involvement focus.
10. Ensure the ongoing compliance of the Leisure and Lifestyle team with workplace health and safety requirements, requirements of the aged care sector and organisational policies and procedures, and promote continuous quality improvement processes.
11. Attend, participate in and/or facilitate resident meetings as required.
12. Order and maintain necessary equipment in line with budgetary requirements in conjunction with the Local Manager.
13. Undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Local Manager.

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date. 

For more information, please contact Preeti Ronil at : PRonil@wmq.org.au ; (07)3621 4635

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  WMQ values diversity and employee wellbeing, and fosters an environment that acknowledges the different perspectives and capabilities of our workers. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.