Care Assistant - Residential Care

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + leave loading

Salary packaging options and novatedLe

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare is recruiting for permanent part-time Care Assistants at our Malanda Aged Care Facility. The role involves personal care, supporting independence, medication assistance and contributing to a holistic care plan.

Applicants must have a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, be vaccinated against influenza and have a current First Aid & CPR certificate, plus police check. Ozcare supports staff with leave, benefits and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Be vaccinated against Influenza and at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Good computer and mobile device skills
• Experience in aged care or home & community care is desirable

Responsibilities

• Providing the best care and support to clients in line with personalised care plans
• Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage independence
• Attending to personal care needs such as showering and dressing
• Assisting clients with their medication requirements
• Working as part of the care team with a holistic approach to care

Skills

Warm and caring nature

Willingness to go the extra mile

Positive attitude towards health and  

Education

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

Job description

Ozcare has permanent part-time opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients at our beautiful Malanda Aged Care Facility.

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

• 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

• 5 weeks annual leave as standard + leave loading
• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• 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
• 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.