Personal Care Assistant

ComLink Limited; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training & development

Job summary

Comlink Australia is seeking Personal Care Assistants to provide compassionate in-home care, assisting with ADLs and mobility to help clients maintain independence. You may also assist with light housekeeping and social activities, using your private vehicle with mileage reimbursement where appropriate.

Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, genuine empathy for elderly clients, and a commitment to respectful community-based care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Demonstrated empathy for elderly clients.
• Ability to work independently in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with hygiene, bathing, grooming and ADLs.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers and maintaining independence.
• Help with light housekeeping as per care plans.
• Provide social support and transportation assistance when required.
• Observe changes in client condition and report appropriately.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Job description

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

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 Personal Care Assistants who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients.

As a Personal Care Assistant, 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
• 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

Other things you might like to know:

• Part-time role - Enjoy the flexibility to choose days and hours that work best for you, giving you the freedom to balance work with life!
• You will be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with a kilometre reimbursement offered

About you:

This position is best suited to someone who has:

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

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, while being supported by a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

Ditch the corporate script. Tell us who you really are and the value you bring.

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