Personal Care Worker

Infinite Aged Care Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training modules

Carefriends referral program

Shift bidding for extra shifts

Employee discounts via Flare

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Infinite Aged Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Personal Carer Worker (PCW) to support elderly residents in Ashmore, Queensland. You will work closely with nursing, hospitality and resident engagement teams to deliver compassionate, timely care across AM, PM and Night shifts.

Ideal candidates will have experience in aged care, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety. Training and career opportunities across our 17 homes nationally are available.

Qualifications

• 1 year demonstrated working experience in the Aged Care sector is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork, safety awareness and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Empathetic, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in using emails, word, and inhouse training platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centric care across AM, PM and Night shifts.
• Collaborate with nursing, hospitality and resident engagement teams.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compassionate resident support.
• Support families and colleagues to deliver quality care daily.

Job description

The Opportunity

At Infinite Care, we pride ourselves on providing industry leading resident care and services which encourages and enables residents to remain independent with all employees working inour companywide safety-first workplace. Our Personal Carer Worker (PCWs) are highly interactive supporting our elderly residents, their families, and colleagues 7 days a week across AM, PM and Nightshifts. To learn more about us: Aged Care Provider - Redefining a New Generation of Residential Care

This role based at Ashmore will see you working closely with the nursing, hospitality and resident engagement teams when performing your resident-centric care duties in a timely and compassionate manner surrounded by highly skilled and supportive senior carers and managers. The attached position description outlines specific job duties and accountabilities.

At Infinite Care we hire for heart, so our best people are highly empathic, instil a strong work ethic and passionate about making a difference to the elderly. Ideally, you have worked in the Aged Care sector already and the ability to “think on your feet” for strong workplace safety, communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain professional relationships with residents and co-workers alike. In addition, you will also

• Ideally one year demonstrated working experience in the Aged Care sector


• A passion for choosing a career where you can make a difference and willingness to help our company deliver quality of care services everyday!


• Very positive teamwork attitude, a trusted co-worker, excellent time management (we are a shift driven workplace including handovers) and follow strict safety procedures at all times to maintain a high standard of workplace safety.


• Computer savvy including using emails, word and navigating inhouse training platforms.


• Excellent workplace safety awareness to avoid our residents tripping, falling or hurting themselves - you need to be their extra eyes and ears.


• Qualifications in Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) OR


• have completed the Diploma of Nursing with an aged care placement OR


• now a 2nd year nursing student with a placement.


• we do recognise other Cert III courses in related healthcare studies. Industry work placement will also be needed to meet compliance standards.


• Hold the NDIS Workers Screening Clearance as this is essential to work in the Aged Care sector. (*or willingness to obtain)

Employee Benefits - Why work for us?

• FREE mandatory & self-paced training modules throughout your employment.


• Earn extra income via Carefriends employee referral program (*unlimited referrals)


• Earn extra income via weekly shift bidding for extra shifts in your week.


• Discounted retail, fuel and technology items via Employee discounts provider – Flare.


• Fitness Passport to access discounted exercise, wellness and sporting facilities e.g aquatic centres


• FREE Employee Assistance Program for family, financial and wellbeing support services.


• Ability to cross-skill into hospitality and resident engagement teams.


• Ability to span your career across our 17 homes nationally.


• Dedicated and structured workplace induction plan with an assigned buddy for your initial shifts.


• Companywide safety-first workplaces for our residents, families and staff.


• Defence/Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Infinite Aged Care is a leading provider of residential aged care services with 17 care homes across Australia, with expansion plans in Melbourne. We are passionate about aged care, delivering the highest level of service to our residents and creating long lasting memories. We readily offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their skills and achieve their potential. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)