Wellness Parter / Lifestyle Coordinator

BlueCare; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCare Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility is seeking a compassionate Wellness Partner to deliver person-centred wellness programs that enhance residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to create opportunities for participation, independence and connection.

The role involves facilitating group and individual activities, supporting residents' independence, collaborating with volunteers, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• 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.

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

relationship building

group activities

communication

adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Wellness Partner |BlueCare|Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Employment Term:PermanentFull Time

Location:Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Remuneration:$39.21 per hour+ Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Your part in our BlueCare team

We'relooking for a caring and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about helping older people stay active,connectedand engaged. Through meaningful activities and genuine relationships,you'llsupport residents' wellbeing and quality of life every day.

About therole:

As a Wellness Partner,you'lldeliver engaging, person-centredwellness programs that support residents' physical, emotional,socialand cognitive wellbeing. Working closely with residents,familiesand the wider care team,you'llhelp create opportunities for meaningful participation,independenceand connection.

You will:

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,dignityand wellbeing

Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams,familiesand volunteers to deliver engaging programs

Assistwith wellness assessments,documentationand reporting changes in resident wellbeing

Support volunteers to contribute confidently to resident activities and experiences

Prepare andmaintainsafe, welcoming activity spaces and equipment

Followorganisationalpolicies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Role Requirements:

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification

Current Queensland Driver Licence

Experiencefacilitatinggroup and individual activities in aged care,communityor disability settings

Understanding of person-centred practice, dementiacareand 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,