Wellness & Engagement Partner (Aged Care)

UnitingCare Queensland; Queensland; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Job summary

BlueCare, part of UnitingCare Queensland, seeks a Wellness Partner to deliver person-centred wellness programs and support residents across physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing at Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility.

You will facilitate activities, build relationships, support independence and collaborate with care teams, families and volunteers to create meaningful participation and ensure wellbeing for residents.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Willing to drive 12 seater bus.
• Experience facilitating group and individual 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 the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and one-on-one wellness activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents through meaningful engagement and companionship.
• Support residents' independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• 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

Group facilitation

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Dementia care

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare, part of UnitingCare Queensland, seeks a Wellness Partner to deliver person-centred wellness programs and support residents across physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing at Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility.

You will facilitate activities, build relationships, support independence and collaborate with care teams, families and volunteers to create meaningful participation and ensure wellbeing for residents.