Care Assistant - Residential Care

Colonial Group; Port Douglas; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas is hiring Care Assistants for part-time and casual shifts in Port Douglas. You will support clients with personalised care plans, promote independence, assist with daily living activities, and help with medications. A friendly, team-based environment encourages holistic client well-being.

Applicants should have Certificate III in Aged Care or related field, current First Aid/ CPR, and vaccinations. Training and ongoing support are provided by the Ozcare team.

Qualifications

• Must be vaccinated against Influenza and have at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
• Good computer and mobile device skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients per personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills to promote independence.
• Attend to personal care needs (showering, dressing, daily activities).
• Assist with medication requirements.
• Work with the care team using a holistic approach.

Skills

Warm & caring

Go the extra mile

Positive health attitude

Flexible roster

Education

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

Tools

Computer skills

Mobile device skills

Job description

Our Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility have both part-time and casual opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients.

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 people who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. 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:

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

Role Requirements

• Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care
• 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.