Wellness Partner

Blue Care; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

12 weeks parental leave

Diversity leave provisions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BlueCare Kirra Haven Aged Care Facility is seeking a passionate Wellness Partner to support residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing through person‑centred programs. You will work with residents directly to understand interests and cultural backgrounds, enabling meaningful participation and preserving independence.

Under the Wellness Lead, you will deliver inclusive activities, collaborate with care staff and volunteers, and help embed HELF Services into daily operations while

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering group and 1:1 activities in aged care or community settings.
• Practical experience in creative, social, cognitive and physical activity facilitation.
• Understanding of dementia care, person-centred practice and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and 1:1 wellness activities for residents.
• Build respectful relationships that support independence, dignity and participation.
• Collaborate with care staff, clinical teams, families and volunteers to align programs.
• Guide and engage Volunteers to contribute effectively to resident wellbeing.
• Complete lifestyle assessments (with supervision) and observe changes per escalation processes.
• Prepare activity spaces, materials and ensure safe, hazard-free environments.

Skills

Group activities

1:1 activities

Resident wellbeing

Dementia care

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Wellness Partner | BlueCare | Kirra Haven Aged Care Facility

Employment Term:Permanent Roles Available Location: Kirra Haven Aged Care Facility Remuneration: $39.21 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Wellness Partner to support residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing through engaging, person-centred programs at our BlueCare Kirra Haven Aged Care Facility.

Under the leadership of the Wellness Lead, the Wellness Partner delivers engaging, inclusive and person‑centred wellness activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. The role works directly with residents to understand their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and abilities, enabling meaningful participation that promotes independence, choice, dignity and quality of life in alignment with organisational expectations and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate inclusive group and 1:1 wellness activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing
• Build respectful relationships with residents, encouraging independence, dignity, choice and participation through meaningful engagement, companionship and emotional support
• Collaborate with care staff, clinical teams, families, volunteers, the Wellness Lead and Home Services Lead to ensure programs align with resident needs
• Guide, support and engage Volunteers so they feel confident, informed and able to contribute effectively to resident wellbeing
• Seek resident and family input to improve programs, contribute ideas in meetings, and help embed HELF Services into everyday home operations
• Complete lifestyle assessments (with supervision), maintain accurate records, and observe and report changes in resident wellbeing in line with escalation processes
• Prepare, organise and maintain activity spaces, materials and equipment to ensure safe, welcoming and hazard‑free environments
• Follow organisational policies (manual handling, WHS, IPC, emergency procedures) and contribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback and observations

What makes a difference for us?

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or an equivalent qualification
• Experience delivering group and 1:1 activity in aged care or community settings
• Practical experience in creative, social, cognitive and physical activity facilitation
• Understanding of dementia care, person‑centred practice and cultural safety
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling practices and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
• Exposure to person‑centred care principles and a sound understanding of the needs of older adults
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, allied health professionals, care staff and volunteers
• Strong ability to build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with residents and their families
• Ability to design and adapt lifestyle and wellness activities for residents with cognitive or physical limitations
• Understanding of dignity, cultural safety and individual choice in care delivery

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 annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity 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 events
• Career development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Child Safe, Child Friendly

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple–everybody iswelcome 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, email [e-mail]

Safe workplace

We 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 Safeguarding

We 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.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.