Personal Care Worker

Work Initiatives; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Care Friends program

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

PresCare Alexandra Gardens is seeking Personal Care Workers to support residents with dignity and a person-centred approach. You will work across AM, PM and Night shifts, delivering care aligned with each resident's Care Plan and emotional wellbeing.

The role offers part-time opportunities across shifts, with competitive hourly rates and benefits. Aged care experience and mandatory clearances are required to join our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Compassion and empathy in daily care.
• Ability to provide person-centred care and support emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care per the established Care Plan.
• Assist with personal care including hygiene, bathing, dressing and continence care.
• Support mobility with aids and fall prevention.
• Assist with eating and dietary needs.
• Provide basic skin care and repositioning as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Compassionate care

Empathy

Person-centred care

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

NDIS Worker Clearance

Valid working rights in Australia

Currently studying

Job description

About Us

At Alexandra Gardens, we value teamwork, kindness, and genuine relationships with residents and families. PresCareAlexandra Gardens is part of the Apollo Care Alliance and is known for its welcoming environment and strong commitment to dignity, respect, andpersonalisedcare. Our larger home offers the benefits of teamwork, structure, and strong clinical support, whilemaintaininga warm, community feel.

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.

About Us

At Alexandra Gardens, we value teamwork, kindness, and genuine relationships with residents and families. PresCareAlexandra Gardens is part of the Apollo Care Alliance and is known for its welcoming environment and strong commitment to dignity, respect, andpersonalisedcare. Our larger home offers the benefits of teamwork, structure, and strong clinical support, whilemaintaininga warm, community feel.

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.

We currently havea few permanent part-timeopportunities availableacross AM, PM and Night Duty shifts.

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 -MANDATORYhttps://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!

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.