Wellness Partner West Queensland
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Job Summary
We are seeking experienced and passionate Wellness Partners to support residents physical emotional and social wellbeing through engaging person-centred programs at our BlueCare facilities in West Queensland region.
Wellness Partner BlueCare West Queensland Region
Employment Term:Permanent roles available
Location:Facilities available across West Queensland region
Remuneration:$39.21 p/hr Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging Penalties & Allowances
Your part in ourBlueCareteam
Under the leadership of the Wellness Lead the Wellness Partner delivers engaging inclusive and personcentred wellness activities that support residents physical emotionalsocialand cognitive wellbeing. The role works directly with residents to understand their individual interests culturalbackgroundsand abilities enabling meaningful participation that promotes independence choicedignityand 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 wellnessactivitiesthat support residents physical emotionalsocialand cognitive wellbeing
Build respectful relationships with residents encouraging independence dignity choice and participation through meaningful engagementcompanionshipand emotional support
Collaborate with care staff clinical teams families volunteers the Wellness Lead and Home Services Lead to ensure programs align with resident needs
Guidesupportand engage Volunteers so they feel confidentinformedand able to contribute effectively to resident wellbeing
Seekresident and family input to improve programs contribute ideas in meetings and help embed HELF Services into everyday home operations
Complete lifestyle assessments (with supervision)maintainaccuraterecords andobserveand report changes in resident wellbeing in line with escalation processes
Prepareorganiseandmaintainactivity spacesmaterialsand equipment to ensure safe welcoming andhazardfreeenvironments
Followorganisationalpolicies (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 socialcognitiveand physical activity facilitation
Understanding of dementia care personcentred practice and cultural safety
Knowledge of infection control manual handlingpracticesand Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Exposure to personcentred 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 carestaffand volunteers
Strong ability to build positiverespectfuland 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 culturalsafetyand 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 $15900) and meal entertainment (up to $2650) 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 wed love you to be too
Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospitalyou 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 Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simpleeverybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender 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 additional support and to meet our RAP Team email
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.
About Company
UnitingCare provides aged care, disability support, crisis support and health care across Queensland through a range of services. Learn more about what we do.
