Wellness Partner in Brisbane

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Wellness Partner to support residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing through engaging, person-centered programs at BlueCare.

Your part in our BlueCare team:

We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about helping older people stay active, connected and engaged. Through meaningful activities and genuine relationships, you'll support residents' wellbeing and quality of life every day.

About the role:

As a Wellness Partner, you'll deliver engaging, person-centred wellness programs that support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. Working closely with residents, families and the wider care team, you'll help create opportunities for meaningful participation, independence and 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, 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

Role Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Willing to drive 12 seater bus
• 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

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 opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

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, and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

Our approach is simple–everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of 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.