Aged Care Wellness Partner: Engaging Activities (Part Time)

UnitingCare Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Penalties & allowances

Superannuation

Job summary

BlueCare seeks a dedicated Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents at Flinders View Nowlanvil Aged Care Facility. This permanent part-time role (28 hours per week) requires weekend availability and offers $39.21 per hour plus Super, Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging, penalties and allowances.

You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to promote physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing, supporting independence, dignity

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering group wellness activities in aged care or community settings.
• Experience delivering 1:1 activities and programs.
• Understanding of dementia care and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of infection control and safe activity facilitation.
• Ability to drive a 12-seater bus (Driver's license required).
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and 1:1 wellness activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents through meaningful engagement.
• Support residents' independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to deliver programs.
• Assist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting changes in wellbeing.
• Support volunteers to contribute to resident activities and experiences.
• Prepare and maintain safe, welcoming activity spaces and equipment.

Skills

Group activities

1:1 activities

Relationship building

Dementia care understanding

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent

Job description

BlueCare seeks a dedicated Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents at Flinders View Nowlanvil Aged Care Facility. This permanent part-time role (28 hours per week) requires weekend availability and offers $39.21 per hour plus Super, Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging, penalties and allowances.

You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to promote physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing, supporting independence, dignity