Personal Care Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Living expenses benefit

Meals and holiday accommodation

Job summary

Respect Group Limited in Queensland is hiring a casual Personal Care Assistant at CWA House in Oakey to provide high-quality, person-centred care, assist residents with daily activities, meals, mobility and social connection, and build meaningful relationships.

This role requires flexibility to work AM, PM, nights and weekends, with emphasis on compassion, reliability and teamwork; suitable for those holding a cert and clearances; prior aged care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) required.
• Current National Police Certificate and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and committed with a genuine passion for high-quality, person-centred care.
• Experience in residential aged care is desirable.
• Meet the legislative requirements for Aged Care Worker Screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care and support residents with daily activities, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with meals, feeding, grooming, hygiene, mobility and light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and encourage social and emotional engagement.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, report changes promptly, maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Work collaboratively with the team and maintain confidential care records.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Job description

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support - it's about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home.

As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

Following Respect's acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians. This is your opportunity to join that journey!

About the Role

Are you a compassionate, hands-on carer who wants to make a real difference every shift? Join our team as a Personal Care Assistant in a casual capacity at our residential aged care home, CWA House in Oakey, Queensland.

You'll provide high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and social connection while building genuine relationships that brighten their day. If you're caring, reliable, and thrive in a supportive team environment.

This is a casual position requiring flexibility to work AM, PM, Nights and weekend shifts.

No two days are the same!

As Personal Care Assistant you will:

• Deliver high-quality personal care, supporting residents with daily activities while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Assist with meals, feeding, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide companionship and encourage social and emotional engagement.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly, and help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Work collaboratively with the team, communicating effectively and maintaining accurate, confidential care records.

About You

You'll thrive with us if you have:

• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent qualification).
• Current National Police Certificate and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and committed, with a genuine passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Experience in residential aged care is highly desirable.
• Meet the legislative requirements for Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.