POSITION DESCRIPTION
MERCY HEALTH
Lifestyle Coordinator
Core Mercy Values:
Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title:
Lifestyle Coordinator
Employee name:
Entity/MHAC:
Mercy Place East Melbourne
Date:
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Position reports to:
Position Purpose:
Qualifications:
Resource management:
Mercy Health
Service Manager
Positions reporting to this
Lifestyle Assistants and Volunteers
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Planning, implementation and evaluation of both individual and group lifestyle programs that encourage
and support resident independence, creativity and dignity.
To provide appropriate and timely documentation that meets regulatory requirements.
To work in consultation with the wider care team to provide relevant and timely information for the care
planning process.
Recruitment, training and coordination of Volunteers
To participate in Mercy Place –East Melbourne continuous quality improvement activities.
Importantly, all activities must be performed in accordance with the Mercy values of Stewardship,
Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Teamwork.
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Qualifications as a Diversional Therapist – minimum Cert IV Lifestyle & Leisure
Clear understanding of the lifestyle role.
A minimum of 12 months experience in aged care in a lifestyle or personal care role.
First Aid Level II certificate.
Total staff management (FTE):
Annual WorkCover Premium:
Lifestyle Coordinator
Personal Competencies required
Job Competencies Required
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document
resident’s lifestyle needs.
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Demonstrated people management skills with the ability to
liaise with residents, families, colleagues, volunteers,
external agencies and community groups.
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Ability to plan, implement and evaluate group lifestyle programs
against stated goals and objectives.
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Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
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Knowledge of dementia specific program planning, delivery and
evaluation
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Understanding of OH&S requirements and responsibilities,
including infection control and emergency procedures
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Ability to accept responsibility and work unsupervised
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Understanding of aged care regulatory requirements including
RCS, ACFI and Accreditation
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Display and apply initiative and flexibility
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Understanding and participation in the continuous quality
improvement process
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Motivated and enthusiastic
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Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to optimise
community links and promote the best possible lifestyle
opportunities for residents.
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A positive and innovative approach to work
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Current Drivers License.
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Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the use of a
computer, particularly Windows applications.
Key Result Areas
Key Activities
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Resident
participation in a
meaningful activities
programs
Mercy Health
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Development and evaluation of individual lifestyle programs
that meet resident needs and reflect resident interests.
Development and evaluation of group lifestyle programs
that meet the majority of resident needs and interests.
Consult with Clinical Care Coordinator regularly in relation
Standard Measures
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Resident satisfaction with program.
Level of resident engagement with the
program.
Resident level of functional ability
maintained / optimised.
Lifestyle Coordinator
Key Result Areas
Key Activities
Standard Measures
to programs and outcomes
Regulatory
Compliance
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Timely incident and hazard reporting.
Active support and demonstration of manutension skills.
Timely and appropriate completion of documentation that
maximises RCS - ACFI funding for lifestyle components.
Works within policy, procedures and accreditation
standards.
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Application of philosophy and values in the performance of
the lifestyle role.
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Practice of Mercy philosophy and
values in day-to-day work.
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Interview prospective Volunteers, including reference
checking, police checks and providing current PD’s and
handbooks.
Conduct Volunteer Orientation, continuous education, and
record in Volunteers Database.
Support and coordinate the Volunteer program ensuring
that guidelines and policies are adhered to.
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Effective recruitment and selection of
Volunteers to the facility.
Volunteers are appropriately trained and
developed for tasks undertaken.
Effective coordination of the Volunteer
program.
Mercy Health policies and procedures
are adhered to.
Participate in relevant training programs and maintenance
of professional affiliations where applicable.
Active participation in team activities and meetings.
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Commitment to
Mercy Health values
Recruitment,
training and
coordination of
Volunteers
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Team participation,
education, and
training
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Continuous Quality
Improvement
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Mercy Health
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Regularly seeks feedback from residents regarding group
and individual lifestyle activities.
Identify opportunities for improvement and utilise quality
processes.
Active participation in Quality Activities.
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Adherence to OH&S responsibilities and
requirements
Adherence to RCS - ACFI
documentation requirements
Adherence to Aged Care Accreditation
Standards
Adherence to Mercy Health policies and
procedures
Accreditation and Quality standards
Maintenance of membership with
professional body (if applicable).
Sharing of knowledge with colleagues to
optimise outcomes for staff and
residents.
Resident satisfaction with the lifestyle
program.
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of
the lifestyle program in order to
continuously improve
Lifestyle Coordinator
Key Result Areas
Key Activities
Networking and
Community Links
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Takes reasonable
care to protect the
health and safety of
themselves, fellow
staff and others in
the workplace
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Employee’s Signature:
Standard Measures
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Contribute to the ongoing improvement
of Mercy Place – Fernhill more
generally.
Contact and liaise with community groups.
Facilitate community group visits and encourage residents’
participation with wider community.
Support, direct and supervise volunteers assisting with the
activities program.
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Community groups visit the facility.
Residents attend community activities.
Maintenance and development of
relationships with existing and potential
volunteers.
Report hazards, near misses and injuries immediately.
Elect and support health and safety representatives.
Participate in risk assessments.
Attend training and meetings regarding safety.
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Training attendance.
Completion of incident reports.
Use of personal protective equipment.
Compliance with risk management
policies and procedures and instruction.
Date:
Print Name:
Line Manager Signature:
Mercy Health
Date:
Lifestyle Coordinator