Wellness Lead: Guide Resident Wellbeing & Engagement

UnitingCare Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

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Job summary

BlueCare is seeking an experienced Wellness Lead to oversee the Wellness & Engagement Program, ensuring activities are person-centred and aligned with residents’ goals. You will work with residents, families and care teams to promote independence and wellbeing, leading Wellness Partners and volunteers to deliver positive experiences.

The role requires a Diploma in Leisure and Health, a QLD driver's licence, and experience in social, wellness or engagement programs within aged care or community

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

Wellness program design

Coaching

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma in Leisure and Health

Job description

BlueCare is seeking an experienced Wellness Lead to oversee the Wellness & Engagement Program, ensuring activities are person-centred and aligned with residents’ goals. You will work with residents, families and care teams to promote independence and wellbeing, leading Wellness Partners and volunteers to deliver positive experiences.

The role requires a Diploma in Leisure and Health, a QLD driver's licence, and experience in social, wellness or engagement programs within aged care or community