Care Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid

Petrol reimbursement

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a Care Worker to support older Australians in their own homes across the Gold Coast region. You will deliver personal care, domestic assistance, social support and community access, helping clients maintain independence with dignity and safety.

Flexibility is valued as you work across various shifts and locations. You'll join a compassionate team, receive guidance from coordinators, and contribute to a meaningful service that enhances wellbeing and quality of

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts and locations.
• Compassionate, respectful and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, domestic assistance, social support and community access services to promote dignity and independence.
• Support older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes.
• Build meaningful connections and contribute to wellbeing in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Job description

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters As a Care Worker with WMQ's Community Aged Care team, you'll support older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes while building meaningful connections and making a genuine difference every day.

Working across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, you'll provide personal care, domestic assistance, social support and community access services that promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, values flexibility and is passionate about supporting older people in their community.

What We Offer

• Get paid from the start to the end of your shift, including travel time between clients
• 96c/km reimbursement for petrol
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Supportive team culture and ongoing guidance from experienced coordinators
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older Australians

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Experience providing personal care and supporting clients in their daily lives
• Compassionate, respectful and client-focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts and locations
• Commitment to promoting client independence, wellbeing and quality of life

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience in Community Aged Care, Home Care or Disability Support
• Experience supporting clients with personal care, mobility and social support
• Knowledge of person-centred care practices
• Experience working within clients' homes and community settings

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence (minimum Green ‘P’ Plates)
• Access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy
• Ability to travel throughout Hervey Bay and surrounding suburbs

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?