Wellbeing Partner: Aged Care Activities & Engagement

UnitingCare Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion leave

Job summary

BlueCare Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver person-centred wellness programs for residents. You will facilitate group and individual activities, support independence and wellbeing, and work with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to create meaningful participation.

Requirements include a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, a current QLD driver license, and experience in aged care or related settings.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Experience facilitating group and individual activities in aged care or related settings.
• Knowledge of person-centred practice, dementia care and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and one-on-one wellness activities tailored to residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents through meaningful engagement.
• Support residents' independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to deliver programs.
• Assist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting changes in resident wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Facilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver person-centred wellness programs for residents. You will facilitate group and individual activities, support independence and wellbeing, and work with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to create meaningful participation.

Requirements include a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, a current QLD driver license, and experience in aged care or related settings.