Wellness Partner
Core
Deliver engaging, inclusive, and person-centred wellness activities to support the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive wellbeing of residents in an aged care facility.
Role type
Wellness Partner (Aged Care)
Builds
Group and 1:1 wellness programs, activity spaces, and supportive environments for residents.
Domain
Aged care / Health & Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Activity facilitation, relationship building, dementia care, person-centred practice, cultural safety, infection control, manual handling, program design for cognitive/physical limitations, record keeping, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, experience in aged care or community settings, volunteer management, understanding of Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Responsibilities
Facilitate inclusive group and 1:1 wellness activities; build respectful relationships with residents; collaborate with care staff, clinical teams, families, and volunteers; guide and support volunteers; seek resident and family input to improve programs; complete lifestyle assessments and maintain records; prepare and maintain activity spaces and equipment; follow organizational policies and contribute to continuous improvement.