Aged Care Wellness & Activity Partner

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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12 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

BlueCare's Grevillea Gardens Gympie Aged Care home is seeking a dedicated Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to foster participation, independence and connection.

You will facilitate group and 1:1 activities, build trusted relationships, support dignity and wellbeing, and collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering group and 1:1 activities in aged care or community settings.
• Practical experience in creative, social, cognitive and physical activity facilitation.
• Understanding of dementia care, person-centred practice and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents.
• Facilitate group and 1:1 wellness activities tailored to abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families through meaningful engagement.
• Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams and volunteers to run programs.
• Assist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting of resident wellbeing.
• Support volunteers to contribute to activities and experiences.
• Prepare and maintain safe, welcoming activity spaces and equipment.
• Follow organisational policies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Group Activities

One-on-One Support

Relationship Building

Cultural Safety

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare's Grevillea Gardens Gympie Aged Care home is seeking a dedicated Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to foster participation, independence and connection.

You will facilitate group and 1:1 activities, build trusted relationships, support dignity and wellbeing, and collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver