Care Assistant - Aged Care At Home

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Emerald; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $46.67 per hour + shift PenD

Kilometre reimbursement: $1.14 per KM

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in the Emerald region. You will provide high-quality care aligned with personalised plans, help clients develop independence, and assist with daily activities and medications.

Roles require a warm, flexible, and team-focused approach with weekend and roster availability. Training and support are provided within a compassionate Ozcare environment.

Qualifications

• Warm and caring approach to client care.
• Commitment to independence and client development.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and hygiene.
• Ability to assist with medications as required.
• Holistic approach to client care within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care aligned with personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills for independence.
• Assist with personal care tasks including showering and dressing.
• Assist with medication requirements as prescribed.
• Collaborate with care team to address all aspects of client care.

Skills

Warm and caring nature

Willingness to go the extra mile

Positive attitude towards health and 1

Flexibility to work a varied roster

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing/Disability) or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Mobile device skills

Job description

Ozcare has a casual opportunity available for Care Assistants supporting our clients within the Emerald region.

Your Role

As a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans
• Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence
• Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities
• Assisting clients with their medication requirements
• Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' care

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives. You have:

• A warm and caring nature
• The willingness to go the extra mile
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• $46.67 per hour + Shift Penalty Rates
• Reimbursement for kilometres driven ($1.14 per KM) and travel time between clients
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

Candidates with availability to work a roster within Monday to Friday are highly desirable.

• In possession of a reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Vehicle must be safe, well-maintained, and suitably accessible to support clients with varying mobility needs to enter and exit comfortably.
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough).
• Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within past 3 years)
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability) or equivalent
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Current Queensland driver's licence
• Good computer & mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives. Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.