The Wellbeing Officer enables and supports individual residents to achieve their potential and enjoy quality of life through accessing and participating in a variety of activities, based on individual and collective preferences. Cultura - Residential Aged Care wellbeing programs operate across weekdays and weekends.

The Wellbeing Officer is responsible to the Director of Care depending on the area where work is undertaken and reports directly to the Wellbeing Team Leader. The Wellbeing Officer may be required to work across different areas within Residential Aged Care.

Duties
Regularly collaborate with Wellbeing Team members
Attending monthly meetings
Considerate of issues that may have a negative impact on Resident's sense of well-being
Applying a 'Person Centered Care' approach to implementing and contributing to individualised Care Plans with Residents in relation to leisure related needs and abilities
Effectively involving Resident's their families, other Aged Care Staff and medical and allied health specialists where appropriate and evaluating Resident's Care Plans as per the 'Resident Assessment Evaluation' schedule.




Using resident individual wellbeing planners and LeeCare to complete, refer to, and update all documentation regarding individual residents
Completing all necessary forms as required for running Wellbeing Program activities

About The Candidate
Hold or be close to completing a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent)
Where required to complete personal care tasks - Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
Demonstrate a friendly manner and explicit verbal communication skills
Accurate keyboard/data entry skills
Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate with at least 1 month remaining until expiry

Desirable
Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) - required in order to complete personal carer duties
Have experience working with elderly individuals/groups within a residential aged care setting
Have an understanding of the migrant experience, with empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly from different cultural backgrounds
Languages other than English will be highly regarded
Have a current Victorian driver license

📌 Wellbeing Officer Geelong (Australia)
🏢 Geelong Careers
📍 Australia