Care Companion

Australian Unity; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Care Companion to provide care and support that enhances residents' wellbeing and dignity. You will work within our Better Together model, offering continuity of care in a range of accommodation options at one location.

You will deliver personal care services, build strong relationships with residents, families and the team, and follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and empowering environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-centric approach with passion to deliver real ‘care’ to residents.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability.
• Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check.
• Vaccinated for Influenza and COVID-19 (2 doses).

Responsibilities

• Providing a range of support and personal care services to our residents
• Building and maintaining strong relationships within the team, with our customers and family members
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our residents safe
• Providing meaningful experiences which enable our residents to thrive

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Do you want to make a difference working toassistthe lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections in a rewarding community?

What’son Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Flex-Up– workadditionalhours as available and boost your income
• EnjoyadditionalyearlyWell-Being and Communityleave days as well as up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access toa number ofemployee discounts.

Your New Role

As aCare Companionyou will provide care and support that enhances our resident's wellbeing, enabling them to live with dignity and empowerment.

You will enjoy working within ourBetter Together social model of ageing well, which offers a continuum of care and support services for our Residents, within a range of accommodation options in one location.

What does your new role look like?

• Providinga range of support and personal care services to our residents
• Building andmaintainstrong relationships within the team, with our customers and family members
• Adheringto health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our residents safe
• Providingmeaningful experiences which enable our residents to thrive

About You

Above all, youwill align to ourValues of Bold, Warm and Honest. You will be able todemonstrateempathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• A truly customer-centric approach with the passion to deliver real ‘care’ to residents
• Relevant qualificationseg: Certificate III in Individual Supportor Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability
• Willing to obtainanNDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19 (2 Doses)

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguisticallydiverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please clickhttps://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan