About the HomeBupa Cairns is situated in the quiet residential suburb of Mooroobool and is close to all that Cairns CBD has to offer. It consists of 151 beds, with various care units such as dementia, respite, and palliative. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle, and well-being of our residents.Benefits of BupaSupportive, collaborative, and caring team cultureContinual learning and development opportunitiesInternal transfers across our care homesDiscounts on Bupa products - Healthcare, Optical, Dental & other retail partnersA 'People First' wellness program - SMILEAbout the RoleAs the Lifestyle & Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Programs in our homes. You will manage a team of recreational activity officers responsible for promoting emotional and physical rehabilitation through person-first recreational activities that promote holistic wellbeing, including providing residents with quality care, and actively supporting them to maintain their skill level, independence, and mobility while providing respite support to their family/carers.Oversee the Person-First Leisure and Lifestyle Program and the team of recreational activity officers, while performing the role of the Recreational Activity Officer alongside the Activity Officers within the care home.DutiesManage all Recreational Activities Officers with excellent team leadership.Provide residents with quality care and actively support them to maintain their skill levels, independence, and mobility while providing respite support to their family/carers.Work collaboratively with other team members to effectively plan and organise all recreational activity programs.Ensure individual resident's needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences are taken into account when providing recreational care.Complete documented assessments which determine and clearly state capabilities, needs, and problems.Comply with infection control and work health and safety standards.Skills and ExperienceCert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle is desirable; degree level qualifications are highly regarded.Previous experience in a similar role.Senior First Aid Certificate is essential.Previous experience in caring for the elderly within an aged or community care setting.Highly developed organisation and time management skills.The ability to solve problems independently.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards, and Outcomes.CultureWe all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with the tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.How to ApplyClick Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.Bupa Villages and Aged Care is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees working within a NDIS facility, in a risk assessed role, must have a completed NDIS check. This is part of compliance and needs to be completed prior to commencement.To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.