Cooper House - Wellbeing Assistant, Chermside

Job Description

Residential Aged Care Services ChermsideCooper House Aged Care CommunityVolunteer Expression of Interest Address: Cooper House - Wheller Gardens Precinct - 930 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032. Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with Cooper House!At Wesley Mission Queensland, we encourage our residents to build connections, have fun and celebrate life - all while receiving the care they need.Our Residential Aged Care Communities are registered with the Eden Alternative philosophy of care, focusing on eliminating loneliness, helplessness, and boredom while promoting meaningful relationships and companionship.Cooper House Aged Care Community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents often come together in the homely lounges to listen to music and socialise with friends and family while enjoying genuine, compassionate care.Wheller Gardens is close to public transport, Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre, services, and amenities. Free parking is also available on-site.To learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland's Aged Care Communities, please visit our website. About Our Volunteer Roles Our volunteers assist in our Residential Aged Care Communities in the following ways: Companionship and social support - spending time with and assisting residents to improve their social connections. Activity assistance - helping residents participate in and enjoy scheduled fun programs. Facilitating groups - using skills to facilitate group activities. Musicians and entertainers - sharing talents or interests with residents. Gardening, groundskeeping, and pet care - maintaining plants and assisting with pet care. Reception and administration - greeting visitors and supporting the administration team. You will find a list of our current advertised volunteer roles outlined below. Our Residential Aged Care Communities are welcoming and rewarding places to volunteer, where you will meet wonderful people and learn new skills. There are many benefits to volunteering with us, such as: Great education opportunities Exclusive shopping discounts Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors Invites to special events Being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community. What Happens Next? Before you consider becoming a volunteer, we ask that you download and read:Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Handbook Volunteering Safely with Wesley Mission Queensland Flyer Volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland Confidentiality Agreement Residential Aged Care Services Volunteer Position Description. We also ask that you watch the Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video to better understand volunteering with us. Once you have read these documents and watched the orientation video, please complete this quick online registration. A Wesley Mission Queensland representative will contact you to discuss the role further. We look forward to hearing from you! Other Information All volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof of one primary COVID-19 vaccination before commencement. Before commencement, volunteers must have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, which can be applied for at no cost through Wesley Mission Queensland. Please visit Wesley Mission Queensland's website for our full privacy information and collection statement. Wesley Mission Queensland reserves the right to decline any expression of interest deemed unsuitable without notice. Please contact us at if you have any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr