Wellness Partner — Engaging Aged Care Activities

Family and Disability Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee discounts and rewards program

Parental leave and dedicated leave

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents at the Tallebudgera Aged Care Facility. You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to create opportunities for meaningful participation, independence and connection.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent, a current Queensland Driver Licence, and experience in aged care or disability settings.

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, manual handling and aged care quality standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence to satisfy the probity checks required by legislation or 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 activity facilitation

One-on-one activity delivery

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a Wellness Partner to deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents at the Tallebudgera Aged Care Facility. You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to create opportunities for meaningful participation, independence and connection.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent, a current Queensland Driver Licence, and experience in aged care or disability settings.