Personal Care Worker

Apollo Care; Maryborough; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Care Friends referral program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Career development

Job summary

Apollo Care in Maryborough, QLD seeks a Personal Care Worker to support residents with a person-centred approach, promoting wellbeing and independence. You will collaborate with the care team to deliver daily living assistance and emotional support, ensuring residents live their best lives in a homely setting.

Applicants need Cert III in Aged Care (or equivalent), NDIS clearance, and working rights in Australia. Full-time role with competitive pay and salary packaging options are available.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Aged Care (or equivalent) is mandatory.
• NDIS Worker Clearance is mandatory.
• Valid working rights in Australia are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Care and services are delivered in accordance with the Care Plan.
• Provide personal care including hygiene, dressing, grooming, oral care and continence care.
• Assist mobility using aids and falls prevention techniques.
• Support eating and drinking with awareness of dietary needs.
• Perform basic skin care including repositioning and applying creams.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

NDIS Worker Clearance

Valid working rights in Australia

Job description

Support & promote the wellbeing for older people by providing them various services allowing them to live their best lives.

07th October, 2026

Yaralla Place: Our Yaralla Place community is set in the heart of our well preserved colonial architectural town of Maryborough. Our 96 bed home is divided into smaller households that mirror the look and rhythm of home with vast communal areas where our residents can enjoy their own homestyle lounge, dining and kitchen areas with a private backyard for their established gardens and veggie patches.

Your Role:

As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive resident experience in providing a person-centred approach to care. You will foster a collaborative approach in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily needs and emotional wellbeing, essentially creating what we believe will enable older people to live their best lives.

Duties Include:

• Care and services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Care Plan.
• Personal care, including but not limited to: Personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care and continence care.
• Mobility, including using aids and falls prevention.
• Eating and drinking, including awareness of special dietary requirements.
• Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation:Enjoy a base rate of $32.61 to $36.23 per hour, Penalties, 12% Super, and Leave Loading
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment- https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends:Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support:An Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits with TELUS Health
• Career Development:Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation

To be successful you will need:

• A Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying)- MANDATORY
• NDIS Worker Clearance - MANDATORY https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/
• Valid working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
• Experience in providing personal care in an aged care setting
• A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Compassionate and Empathetic nature

Interested?

We would love to hear from you! and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.

Employment Details:

• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Hourly rates: $32.61 to $36.23 based on experience + Super + NFP salary packaging + Allowances
• Location: Maryborough QLD

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.

PresCare:

At PresCare, our mission is to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that embody the essence of home. You will experience charm, history, and the warmth of Maryborough - it's more than a place; it's an invitation to create your own remarkable story!