Wellness & Engagement Partner | Aged Care

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Penalties & Allowances

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a compassionate Wellness Partner to lead engaging wellness programs at Grevillea Gardens Gympie Aged Care home. You will support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing through meaningful activities and close collaboration with families and the care team.

As a Permanent Part Time role (19 hours per week with weekend availability), you will help create opportunities for participation, independence and connection, while following policies and contributing

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent.
• Experience delivering group and 1:1 activity in aged care or community settings.
• Practical experience in creative, social, cognitive and physical activity facilitation.
• Understanding of dementia care and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of infection control and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to design activities for residents with cognitive or physical limitations.

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 activities

One-on-one activities

Aged care experience

Dementia care

Cultural safety

Infection control

Aged care standards

Multidisciplinary team

Resident engagement

Activity design

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a compassionate Wellness Partner to lead engaging wellness programs at Grevillea Gardens Gympie Aged Care home. You will support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing through meaningful activities and close collaboration with families and the care team.

As a Permanent Part Time role (19 hours per week with weekend availability), you will help create opportunities for participation, independence and connection, while following policies and contributing