As a Wellness Coordinator at Gracewood you will empower residents to live life their way, supporting our residents by coordinating services that enhance their independence and wellbeing. Your comprehensive knowledge of services and experience within the industry, combined with tact, discretion and agility in your communication style will enable you to inform and empower residents to make the best decisions in relation to the services required for them to continue living their optimal lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with our dedicated Village Care Facilitator who will assess and identify residents' support needs in accessing services
• Welfare checks supporting the support plans put in place.
• Initiate and promote awareness of Gracewood Community Wellness Forums including those from external providers.
• Assist residents in accessing services though our dedicated Care Facilitator.
• Foster residents' self-management and relationships.
• Ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Promote safe use of resources to reduce isolation and improve health.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in a related field within Home Services, Retirement Living, Aged Care or similar.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Team player with a good understanding of WHS practices.
• Computer literate with intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.
• Empathy, energy, patience, and flexibility.
• Willingness to embrace BaptistCare’s values and ongoing education.

Benefits of working for BaptistCare: 

BaptistCare aims to support employees to enjoy happier lives and fulfilling careers by providing a competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging, unlimited access across an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program, access to benefits for you and your family through our ‘Flourish’ wellness program, excellent learning and development opportunities as well as a great team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful benefits! 

About The Gracewood Village

The Gracewood Village, nestled in Sydney’s beautiful Cumberland Woodland, offers a lifestyle that combines a contemporary, modern feel, with the values and neighbourliness we all cherish. Our award-winning community provides a fully integrated independent living environment, with access to Care in your Home and Aged Care available as resident needs change. Residents enjoy a vibrant community where they can meet new friends, enjoy fabulous food, take a dip in the pool, or tend to the veggie patch.

About BaptistCare

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT, and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks, including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.