Aged Care Resident Wellbeing Facilitator (Sunshine)

Job Title Wellness Partner | BlueCare | Sunshine Coast Region Employment Details
- Employment Term: Permanent roles available
- Location: Facilities available across Sunshine Coast region
- Remuneration: $39.21 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Role Overview Under the leadership of the Wellness Lead, the Wellness Partner delivers engaging, inclusive and person‑centred wellness activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. The role works directly with residents to understand their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and abilities, enabling meaningful participation that promotes independence, choice, dignity and quality of life in alignment with organisational expectations and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. Responsibilities
- Facilitate inclusive group and 1:1 wellness activities that support residents’ physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing
- Build respectful relationships with residents, encouraging independence, dignity, choice and participation through meaningful engagement, companionship and emotional support
- Collaborate with care staff, clinical teams, families, volunteers, the Wellness Lead and Home Services Lead to ensure programs align with resident needs
- Guide, support and engage volunteers so they feel confident, informed and able to contribute effectively to resident wellbeing
- Seek resident and family input to improve programs, contribute ideas in meetings, and help embed HELF Services into everyday home operations
- Complete lifestyle assessments (with supervision), maintain accurate records, and observe and report changes in resident wellbeing in line with escalation processes
- Prepare, organise and maintain activity spaces, materials and equipment to ensure safe, welcoming and hazard‑free environments
- Follow organisational policies (manual handling, WHS, IPC, emergency procedures) and contribute to continuous improvement by sharing feedback and observations Qualifications
- 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, 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
- Ability to satisfy relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policy Employee Perks
- Save tax and increase your take‑home pay through salary packaging of everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- Employee discounts at many retailers, holidays, health insurance, annual awards, wellbeing and employee assistance programs through our rewards platform
- 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 for significant cultural events such as Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and others
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to grow and make a meaningful difference Equal Opportunity We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate based on sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qtsj1