Job Description
Nexia Aged Care – New Gisborne, VIC
n Full-time | Ongoing
n Reports to: Residence Manager
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Lifestyle Coordinator
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Nexia Aged Care is seeking a creative, organised and compassionate Lifestyle Coordinator to lead our lifestyle and wellbeing services in New Gisborne.
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Reporting to the Residence Manager, you will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate a comprehensive lifestyle program that reflects residents' assessed needs, preferences, goals, cultures, spirituality, abilities and life experiences.
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You will support residents to remain physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually engaged while promoting dignity, choice, independence and supported decision‐making.
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Key responsibilities
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Plan, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive seven-day lifestyle program.
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Complete lifestyle assessments and develop individualised lifestyle care plans.
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Deliver meaningful engagement opportunities for all residents.
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Support residents living with dementia, cognitive impairment, sensory loss or complex care needs.
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Coordinate individual, small-group and large-group activities.
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Plan outings, celebrations, themed events, entertainment and intergenerational activities.
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Encourage resident participation, independence and community involvement.
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Build partnerships with families, volunteers, schools and community organisations.
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Prepare monthly lifestyle calendars, newsletters and promotional materials.
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Monitor attendance, resident participation, satisfaction and program outcomes.
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Supervise and support Lifestyle Assistants, volunteers and students.
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Coordinate orientation and induction for new lifestyle employees and volunteers.
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Manage lifestyle resources, equipment and approved budgets.
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Maintain accurate progress notes, attendance records and program evaluations.
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Respond to feedback and contribute to audits and continuous improvement.
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Ensure lifestyle services comply with aged care legislation and organisational requirements.
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About you
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You will have:
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A Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Diversional Therapy, Leisure and Health, Recreation, Lifestyle or a related discipline.
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A minimum of two years' experience coordinating lifestyle, leisure or wellbeing programs within aged care, health or community services.
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Solid knowledge of person‐centred care and resident‐directed lifestyle planning.
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Experience completing lifestyle assessments and developing individualised lifestyle care plans.
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Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship‐management abilities.
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Strong organisational, time‐management and problem‐solving skills.
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Confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic care‐management systems.
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A current National Police Check suitable for aged care employment.
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A current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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A current Victorian Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to drive the facility bus, subject to licence and organisational requirements.
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Evidence of compliance with applicable immunisation requirements.
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No current Aged Care or NDIS banning order.
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Experience delivering dementia‐specific, culturally inclusive, creative or therapeutic programs will be highly regarded.
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Why join Nexia Aged Care?
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Secure full‐time ongoing employment.
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Create programs that make a genuine difference to residents' lives.
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Lead and develop lifestyle employees and volunteers.
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Build innovative community partnerships.
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Work collaboratively with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
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Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and homelike environment.
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Nexia Aged Care is committed to dignity, respect, inclusion and supporting residents to live meaningful and connected lives.
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📌 Lifestyle Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Nexia Aged Care
📍 Victoria