Description & Requirements
Wellbeing Carer: Where your passion for enriching lives meets endless possibilities
Do you thrive on creating joy and connection? Are you a natural at bringing people together and helping them discover their passions?
If so, then we want YOU to join our vibrant team as a Wellbeing Carer at Bupa Cairns!
About the Home
Our modern Berwick care home set in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, in Narre Warren, 45 minutes from Melbourne's CBD and close to the Lysterfield Lake and Wilson Botanical Gardens. It consists of 120 beds, across 2 wings with respite and dementia care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
Here's what you'll do:
- Be the fun facilitator: You'll help residents explore their interests, both within the care home and beyond. From art classes and gardening clubs to day trips and movie nights, you'll make sure there's something for everyone.
- Catering crewmate: You'll lend a hand with plating and serving meals, adhering to food safety standards and monitoring resident preferences.
- Hygiene hero: Keeping things clean and safe is essential. You'll follow infection control protocols and maintain a tidy environment.
- Social butterfly extraordinaire: Whether it's a lively game of bingo or a quiet chat over afternoon tea, you'll be the friendly face who connects residents and fosters a sense of belonging.
- More than just activities: You'll be a supportive companion, assisting with daily living like mealtimes and outings, and offering emotional support to those with cognitive impairment or mental health needs.
- Resident champion: Your voice matters! You'll gather feedback through surveys and family conferences to ensure activities truly hit the mark.
- Team player: You'll collaborate with the Lifestyle Coordinator and care team to plan activities, document progress, and escalate any concerns.
What we're looking for:
- A heart of gold: Your passion for enriching lives is the most important qualification!
- Can-do spirit: You're flexible, adaptable, and always up for a challenge.
- Creative spark: You're brimming with ideas to make every day an adventure.
- Excellent communication: You connect easily with residents and colleagues, building trust and rapport.
- Team player: You collaborate effectively and support others with a smile.
- Previous experience in caring for elders within an Aged Care or community setting is essential.
- Current Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle or Individual Support or willingness to complete
- First Aid Certificate (or willing to get one)
- Australian driver's licence
Ready to make a difference? Join our Bupa family and embark on a rewarding journey filled with laughter, connection, and endless possibilities.
Benefits of Bupa
- Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5.5k
- 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
- VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
- Career development: You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it
How to Apply
Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: Bupa Aged Care Jobs & Careers
At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.
We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.