Part-Time Wellness Partner - Aged Care Activity & Wellbeing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Penalties & allowances

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BlueCare Wynnum Aged Care Facility, part of UnitingCare, is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver engaging wellness programs focused on residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing.

You will facilitate group and individual activities, build relationships with residents and families, and collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams and volunteers to create meaningful participation and monitor wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Experience facilitating group activities in aged care, community or disability settings.
• Understanding of person-centred practice, dementia care and cultural safety.
• Ability to adapt activities to support a range of physical and cognitive abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and aged care quality standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence to satisfy probity checks required by legislation or organisational policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs to support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one wellness activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents through meaningful engagement and companionship.
• Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to deliver engaging programs.
• Assist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting changes in resident wellbeing.
• Support volunteers to contribute confidently to resident activities and experiences.
• Prepare and maintain safe, welcoming activity spaces and equipment.
• Follow organisational policies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

People engagement

Activity facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent

Current Queensland Driver Licence

Job description

BlueCare Wynnum Aged Care Facility, part of UnitingCare, is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver engaging wellness programs focused on residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing.

You will facilitate group and individual activities, build relationships with residents and families, and collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams and volunteers to create meaningful participation and monitor wellbeing.