Wellness Partner

Job Q; Ouse, Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Penalties & Allowances

Job summary

BlueCare Wellness Partner role based in Australia. You will deliver engaging wellness programs to support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing, working closely with residents, families and care teams to create opportunities for meaningful participation, independence and connection.

The role emphasizes person-centred practice, multi-disciplinary collaboration and supporting dignity and wellbeing, with a focus on safety and compliance within an aged care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents through engagement and companionship.
• Support residents’ independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to deliver programs.
• Assist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting changes in resident wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Infection control

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Dementia care

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification

Current Queensland Driver Licence

Job description

#### Wellness PartnerDerwent Bridge, TAS 7140Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Wellness Partner| BlueCare | Tallyhaven Aged Care FacilityEmployment Term: Permanent Full TimeLocated in:Tallebudgera Aged Care FacilityRemuneration: $39.21 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesYour part in our BlueCare teamWe're looking for a caring and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about helping older people stay active, connected and engaged. Through meaningful activities and genuine relationships, you'll support residents' wellbeing and quality of life every day.About the role:As a Wellness Partner, you'll deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs that support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. Working closely with residents, families and the wider care team, you'll help create opportunities for meaningful participation, independence and connection.You will:Facilitate group and one-on-one wellness activities tailored to residents' interests and abilitiesBuild positive relationships with residents through meaningful engagement and companionshipSupport residents' independence, choice, dignity and wellbeingCollaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams, families and volunteers to deliver engaging programsAssist with wellness assessments, documentation and reporting changes in resident wellbeingSupport volunteers to contribute confidently to resident activities and experiencesPrepare and maintain safe, welcoming activity spaces and equipmentFollow organisational policies and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesRole Requirements:Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualificationCurrent Queensland Driver LicenceExperience facilitating group and individual activities in aged care, community or disability settingsUnderstanding of person-centred practice, dementia care and cultural safetyAbility to adapt activities to support a range of physical and cognitive abilitiesExperience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge of infection control, manual handling and aged care quality standardsStrong communication and relationship-building skillsConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policiesHow to apply:Click APPLYto submit your application, you'll be redirected to our website to create a candidate profile, upload your resume and complete a questionnaire.We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities.Employee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be tooJoining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team,Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.