Personal Care Worker

Elderly Care; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow Our Own program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Elderly Care is seeking experienced Personal Care Workers to join our dedicated team in Cypress Gardens, Queensland. This Casual role will see you providing high-quality care and support to our elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

Positions are currently available across AM, PM and night shifts for both PPT and casual staff. A Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent qualification is required,

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in providing person-centred care to elderly residents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility.
• Monitor and record residents' health, dietary and personal care needs.
• Engage residents in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment for residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families and the care team.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)

Job description

Elderly Care is seeking experienced Personal Care Workers to join our dedicated team in Cypress Gardens, Queensland. This Casual role will see you providing high-quality care and support to our elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

What you'll be doing

Assisting residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility

Monitoring and recording residents' health, dietary and personal care needs

Engaging residents in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance their wellbeing

Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable living environment for residents

Communicating effectively with residents, their families and the broader care team

Adhering to all company policies, procedures and quality standards

Positions are currently available across AM, PM and night shifts for both PPT and casual staff

What we're looking for

A Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent qualification

Demonstrated experience in providing person-centred care to elderly residents

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships

A caring, compassionate and empathetic nature

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality

What we offer

Competitive Pay rate

Access to our Grow Our Own program, providing financial assistance for tertiary studies.

Supportive team environment providing stability and consistency to your work.

A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act 1997.