Care Assistant - Community Care

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal entertainment cards

Novated leases

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility in Hervey Bay is seeking Casual Care Assistants to support clients in the local area. You will provide compassionate, client‑focused care aligned to individual care plans, and help residents maintain independence.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Aged Care or related field, a current First Aid & CPR certificate, a valid driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a National Police Check and vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Reliable roadworthy vehicle with registration and comprehensive insurance
• Immunisation against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella & Pertussis or willingness to become vaccinated
• Good computer and mobile device skills

Responsibilities

• Provide the best care and support to clients in line with personalised care plans
• Assist clients to develop skills to encourage independence
• Attend to clients' personal care needs (showering, dressing, daily activities)
• Assist with clients' medication requirements
• Work as part of the care team with a holistic approach to care

Skills

Previous experience

Warm and caring

Go the extra mile

Positive health attitude

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care / Home & Community Care

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Job Description

Our Ozcare Aged Care at Home Branch based in Hervey Bay are looking for Casual Care Assistants to provide support to clients in the area.

Your Role

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

Tasks

• 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

Attributes

• Previous experience in a similar role
• 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:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Good computer and 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.