Wellbeing & Care Support Officer - Maclean Mareeba

Whiddon; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Pillars of wellbeing benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Novated leasing and salary packaging

Job summary

Whiddon in Mareeba (QLD) is seeking a caring wellbeing and activity facilitator to plan and run engaging programs for older residents, supporting their independence and mobility. You will work with a supportive team, develop thoughtful activities aligned with residents’ life experiences, and promote emotional and physical wellbeing across the home while ensuring safety and respect in all interactions.

Experience in aged care and a relevant certificate is preferred; willingness to obtain required

Qualifications

• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Cert IV Leisure and Lifestyle (or willingness to obtain and complete within 6 months).
• Current bus driver’s licence is highly regarded for outings and activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities and programs for residents.
• Promote emotional and physical wellbeing to maintain independence and mobility.
• Collaborate with wellbeing and care teams to support residents’ life experiences.

Skills

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Cert IV Leisure and Lifestyle

Job description

You are creative with ideas and energy, so we will complement these with Care Home leaders that listen to you and support you with an open mind and recognition of how important your wellbeing support is for residents.

As you plan and implement activities and programs, you will discover the unique personalities and life experiences of residents, as well as the growing network of passionate Wellbeing and Care Support professionals who will support you with their ideas and creativity.

This is a unique way of applying your talents to promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents to maintain their independence and mobility.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Maclean (Mareeba), in the Northern Rivers'region, on a Permanent part-timebasis working at least 40 hours per fortnight.

We are looking for candidateswith Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Cert IV Leisure and Lifestyle (or willingness to obtain and the course will be completed within 6 months of employment).A current bus driver's license would be highly regarded, as the role may involve supporting residents to participate in outings and community activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.