Resident Wellbeing Programs Lead

BlueCare; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 108,830,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Not-for-profit benefits

Staff recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

BlueCare in Queensland is seeking a dedicated Wellness Lead to oversee the Wellness & Engagement Program, ensuring activities are person-centred, inclusive and aligned with residents' goals and abilities. You will lead planning, delivery and evaluation of programs, coach Wellness Partners and volunteers, and collaborate with residents, families and care teams to enhance independence and wellbeing.

We value evidence-based practice, safe environments, and compliance with quality standards, WHS and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Leisure and Health with extensive relevant experience.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Experience designing and delivering wellness, lifestyle or engagement programs in aged care, disability or community settings.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring or leading staff and/or volunteers.
• Strong understanding of person-centered practice, dementia care and cultural safety.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, WHS and risk management principles.
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of wellness and engagement programs.
• Coach and support Wellness Partners and volunteers to deliver positive resident experiences.
• Develop meaningful activities that support physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing.
• Collaborate with residents, families and care teams to ensure programs meet individual needs.
• Monitor resident engagement, wellbeing outcomes and program participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous quality improvement.
• Build community connections and support events and special celebrations.
• Ensure activities and environments are safe and align with quality and compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Person-centered care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Dementia care

Cultural safety

Education

Diploma in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare in Queensland is seeking a dedicated Wellness Lead to oversee the Wellness & Engagement Program, ensuring activities are person-centred, inclusive and aligned with residents' goals and abilities. You will lead planning, delivery and evaluation of programs, coach Wellness Partners and volunteers, and collaborate with residents, families and care teams to enhance independence and wellbeing.

We value evidence-based practice, safe environments, and compliance with quality standards, WHS and