Byron Aged Care (BAC) is a boutique 41 bed aged care facility located in the heart of beautiful Byron Bay, caring for residents in a homelike setting on 1 acre of grounds within walking distance to the beach. Local residents have come to appreciate Byron Aged Care as the specialist dementia nursing home within the northern rivers district NSW.

We are looking for a Full Time Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator with experience to carry out our lifestyle and recreation program. This position will be Monday - Friday (35 hours per week).

Your key focus will be to carry out tailored 1:1 and group lifestyle recreational activities including outings & excursions by considering client needs, dignity and risk. Programs are designed in collaboration with our residents and their support network as well as management, the allied health and care team to meet resident needs and wants.

We are looking for Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator who is:

• Enthusiastic about helping residents to achieve their goals, aspirations & interests
• Excellent relationship /interaction skills, can develop a good rapport with residents & carers
• Organised & can plan efficiently
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly team player
• Flexible, adaptable and patient

Requirements

• Minimum Cert III in Leisure & Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy
• Leisure & Lifestyle Activity Aged Care experience
• Good knowledge of people with dementia
• Open Driver's Licence
• National Police Check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Excellent computer skills

Our Culture & Benefits

• To work within a supportive team of dedicated professionals & senior management
• Thorough systems & processes in place
• Innovative, progressive aged care organisation
• Competitive remuneration package on offer including access to salary sacrifice
• Rewarding position providing quality of life services to older people

Byron Aged Care values excellence in service, everyone is important, integrity, contribution and teamwork, and learning for life.