Personal Care Worker

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland's Residential Aged Care facility in Crows Nest, QLD seeks a Personal Care Worker to support residents with daily living activities. You will work closely with nursing staff to deliver safe, dignified care in a homelike environment.

You will provide personal care, hygiene, meals, mobility support, and social engagement, while respecting residents' privacy. The role is permanent part-time with shifts across day, afternoon, and night.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent.
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work across day, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Hold valid Australian work rights (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meals.
• Supporting residents' emotional wellbeing and social engagement.
• Maintaining residents' dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming, and homelike environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Resident-centred care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)

Job description

• NFP salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free plus generous leave

• Permanent Part-Time
• Supportive, values-driven organisation
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free plus generous leave

Personal Care Worker

Churches of Christ, Residential Aged Care – Crows Nest, QLD

Permanent Part-Time

About The Role

In this role, you will provide direct personal care and support to residents, assisting them with daily living activities in line with individual care plans. You will work closely with Registered and Enrolled Nurses, contributing to a safe, respectful and supportive environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meals
• Supporting residents’ emotional wellbeing and meaningful social engagement
• Maintaining residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming, and homelike environment
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff

About You

You are a caring and committed and someone who values teamwork and understands the importance of delivering high‑quality, resident‑centred care.

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work across day, afternoon, and night shifts
• Genuine passion for working with elderly residents
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence & Courage

We encourage applications from people who may not meet every requirement but bring a positive attitude and a genuine passion for aged care.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free: $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.