Lifestyle Coordinator

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Lifestyle Coordinator and be there to care. 

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you. 

Based in Jamestown Residential Care Home, as our invaluable Lifestyle Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the provision of the lifestyle program to Helping Hand residents working through the Lifestyle Assistants, Volunteers and the Lifestyle Care Attendant staff. 

This role involves recruitment, selection, implementation, monitoring, support, and development of the Lifestyle Assistants and site Volunteer Services. The role requires a commitment of 22.5 hours per week, distributed over 3 days.

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Coordinating the duties of the lifestyle assistants and volunteers to ensure the program is able to meet the needs of individual residents and the requirements of the site.
• Ensuring that residents at risk of are identified and that working collaboratively with the Management team to reduce social isolation of high risk residents.
• Developing and maintaining duty statements and shift guidelines for staff and volunteers to ensure sound understanding of roles.
• Identifying improvements in the program and implementing following consultation with the RSM.

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A certificate level IV related to Lifestyle Services.
• Lifestyle experience in planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of relevant Aged Care legislation and standards relevant to Residential Care.
• Good written communication including routine documentation related to assessments, progress notes and reading and interpretation of care information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, use initiative and utilise good organisational skills.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Previous experience in the aged care sector
• Current First Aid certificate

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Lifestyle Coordinator Position Description

Hourly Rate : $34.20 (Plus super and salary packaging benefit)

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are 

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Natalie McCarthy on 0408036796 

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.