Wellness Partner |BlueCare|Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Employment Term:PermanentFull Time

Location:Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility

Remuneration:$39.21 per hour+ Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Your part in our BlueCare team

We’relooking for a caring and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about helping older people stay active,connectedand engaged. Through meaningful activities and genuine relationships,you'llsupport residents' wellbeing and quality of life every day.

About therole:

As a Wellness Partner,you'lldeliver engaging, person-centredwellness programs that support residents' physical, emotional,socialand cognitive wellbeing. Working closely with residents,familiesand the wider care team,you'llhelp create opportunities for meaningful participation,independenceand connection.

You will:

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,dignityand wellbeing

Collaborate with the Wellness Lead, care teams,familiesand volunteers to deliver engaging programs

Assistwith wellness assessments,documentationand reporting changes in resident wellbeing

Support volunteers to contribute confidently to resident activities and experiences

Prepare andmaintainsafe, welcoming activity spaces and equipment

Followorganisationalpolicies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Role Requirements:

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification

Current Queensland Driver Licence





Experiencefacilitatinggroup and individual activities in aged care,communityor disability settings

Understanding of person-centred practice, dementiacareand 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, manualhandlingand aged care quality standards

Solid communicationand relationship-building skills

Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policies

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.

What makes a difference for us?

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or an equivalent qualification

Current Drivers License

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

Satisfy the relevantprobitychecks requiredbylegislationororganisationalpolicy

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

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

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📌 Wellness Partner (Mackay Regional)
🏢 BlueCare
📍 Mackay Regional