Care Assistant - Community Care

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Atherton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & entertainment card

Uniform & laundry allowance

Paid kms & travel time between clients

Smart mobile phone supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support clients across the Atherton region. You will provide care aligned to individual care plans, help clients build independence, and assist with personal care and medications.

Join a compassionate team delivering holistic client support in the community. We welcome applicants with a warm, caring nature, flexibility for varied rosters, and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Current Queensland driver’s licence
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Immunisation against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella & Pertussis
• Good computer & mobile device skills

Responsibilities

• Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with personalised care plans
• Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage independence
• Attending to clients' personal care needs (showering, dressing, daily activities)
• Assisting with medication requirements
• Working with the care team using a holistic approach to client care

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care

Job description

Ozcare currently have part-time positions available for Care Assistants supporting our clients across the Atherton region.

Your Role

• 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

• A warm and caring nature
• A genuine interest in helping clients live their best life in their own home
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

• NFP salary packaging and entertainment and meals card totalling $18,550 per year
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Paid kms and travel time between clients
• Smart mobile phone supplied
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Current Queensland driver's licence
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• 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.