Wellness Partner: Enrich Seniors’ Active Living

UnitingCare Queensland; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12 weeks parental leave

Employee discounts

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland’s BlueCare Kingaroy Canowindra Aged Care Facility is seeking a Wellness Partner to lead engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents. You will deliver activities, build relationships, and support participation, independence and well-being as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires qualifications in Leisure and Health, strong communication, and the ability to adapt activities for diverse abilities, with benefits including salary packaging and

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 relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational 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

Activity facilitation

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Infection control

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland’s BlueCare Kingaroy Canowindra Aged Care Facility is seeking a Wellness Partner to lead engaging, person-centred wellness programs for residents. You will deliver activities, build relationships, and support participation, independence and well-being as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires qualifications in Leisure and Health, strong communication, and the ability to adapt activities for diverse abilities, with benefits including salary packaging and