Personal Care Assistant

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Kilometre reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Comlink Australia is seeking Personal Care Assistants dedicated to delivering high-quality in-home care to diverse clients. You will support daily living activities, hygiene, mobility and social engagement while respecting dignity and independence.

Join a not-for-profit, values-driven team with flexible hours, parental leave, kilometre reimbursements, and ongoing training. A Certificate III in Individual Support or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III qualification in relevant care fields.
• Willingness to perform domestic/housekeeping duties as part of the role.
• Genuine empathy with elderly clients and commitment to community support.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care and assistance with hygiene, bathing and grooming.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and daily living activities to support independence.
• Assist with general housekeeping as outlined in care plans.
• Offer social support activities and accompany clients to appointments as needed.
• Observe changes in clients' condition and communicate them to supervisors.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care / Community Services

Job description

Make a genuine difference, with the support to do your best work!

At Comlink, we've designed our Care model different. We know that delivering exceptional care starts with supporting our people.

People matter here! At Comlink , you’ll join a values-led organisation with a genuinely great working culture.

What you’ll love:

Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Paid Parental Leave (eligible employees)

Work flexibly within your availability

Matched voluntary super contributions up to 1%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training and ongoing learning & development

About the roles

We are seeking applications from individuals who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients.

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will be:

Providing personal care and assistance with hygiene, toileting, bathing, grooming and other ADL activities

Assisting clients with mobility and transfers, along with other activities to help maintain an independent lifestyle (kilometre-reimbursement offered)

Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the clients’ care plans

Providing social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations

Recognising and responding to change in a client's condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required

Ensuring clients are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence

This position is best suited to someone who has:

Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services

Preferably 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care services

Willingness to embrace domestic / housekeeping duties as part of your role. It is preferable for you to have experience in professional cleaning duties, but not mandatory

Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry

Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and Homelessness.

About Comlink Australia

Comlink Australia is a purpose-driven organisation where people feel included, supported and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We would love to introduce you toour values…

Our table is round / See the human /The right way, and again / Brilliantly Bold / Make a little magic