23 Oct
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BlueCare
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Brisbane
Wellness Partner |BlueCare|Flinders View Nowlanvil Aged Care Facility
Employment Term:PermanentPart Time (28 hours per week - must have weekend availability)
Location: Flinders View Nowlanvil 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
What makes a difference for us?
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or an equivalent qualification
Current Driver's License - Must be willing to drive 12-seater bus
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 Perks:
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
Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital,you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
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 S
📌 Wellness Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 BlueCare
📍 Brisbane