Personal Care Worker

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Cunningham Villas in Bowen, QLD seeks 3 Personal Care Workers to provide resident support across mobility, meals, personal care and activities. Positions start February 2027, with a supportive team, training and development opportunities.

Role offers competitive hourly rates, salary packaging benefits and not-for-profit tax advantages. Permanent full-time positions available for up to 4 years, with flexible shifts and strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Police Check valid within last 3 years.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community desirable.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications desirable.
• Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations evidence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility, meals and personal care.
• Support hygiene, dressing, grooming and exercise.
• Engage residents in social activities and outings.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with light housekeeping.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Disability / Aged Care background

Job description

Job Description

Our Personal Care Workers provide assistance to our residents and at home clients, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their wellbeing, independence, interests and choices. These include:

• Assistance with their mobility and communication needs.
• Assistance with their meals.
• Engaging in social activities.
• Assistance with their personal care needs, As a Personal Care Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and residents' personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, mobility and exercise, light domestic cleaning duties, laundry, feeding, food and drink preparation, accompanying residents on outings / appointments / recreational activities in accordance with Bolton Clarke policies and procedures along with any activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

About the Employer

Bolton Clarke (RSL care RDNS Limited) is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of residential aged care, retirement living and home care operating nationally and internationally. Pursue your passion for aged care in a residential community as part of our Residential Aged Care (RAC) program.

About the Candidate

• Strong and clear verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years)
• Up-to-date flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccinations
• Experience in a care role is highly regarded
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain (if applicable)
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR qualifications desirable
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community (desirable)
• Completion of CHCCS011 Meet Personal Support Needs module as part of one of the abovementioned qualifications (desirable)

Work Environment

We are looking for 3 Personal Care Workers to work at our facility, Bolton Clarke Cunningham Villas, located at Bowen, QLD. These positions will be available from February 2027. You'll be supported in your role by a welcoming, experienced team along with training and development opportunities.

As a Personal Care Worker with Bolton Clarke, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates + super + loading + salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - including $15,900 salary packaging benefit and $2,650 Meals and entertainment benefit
• Permanent full-time position for up to 4 years
• Excellent work life balance with fixed and flexible shifts
• Exceptional operating standards to protect your health and safety
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, our facilities provide an exceptional aged care environment that truly supports the health and happiness of older Australians.