Personal Care Worker - Bundaberg

Right at Home; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

CPD tracking

SCHADS Award remuneration

Job summary

Right at Home (Australia) in Bundaberg is seeking compassionate Personal Care Workers to join our supportive team. You’ll deliver person-centred care in clients’ homes, assisting with daily tasks, mobility, meals and genuine companionship to help clients live independently and with dignity.

We value safety and respect, offer flexible hours, and provide professional development under the SCHADS Award. Ideal applicants hold a Certificate III in Supportive Care and a valid driver’s license, police

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Care Worker
• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (or an equivalent qualification)
• Driver's license and vehicle
• Current Car Insurance (Full comprehensive) & Car Registration
• National police check
• First aid & CPR
• Blue Card

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care such as bathing, showering, grooming and dressing
• Supporting clients with mobility, hygiene and daily living activities
• Preparing meals and completing light household duties
• Providing transport to appointments, shopping and social outings
• Offering genuine companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and supporting clients to achieve their goals
• Building positive and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Following established care plans, protocols and safety requirements
• Providing care that always protects our clients’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing

Skills

Personal care experience

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care

First aid & CPR

National police check

Blue Card

Job description

Are you a compassionate and experienced care worker who loves making a real difference in people’s lives?

Do you take pride in providing quality care, building genuine connections and helping others live life with greaterindependence, dignity and confidence?

If so,we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking fordedicated and professional female Personal Care Workersto join our growing team and provide exceptional, person-centred support to clients acrossBundaberg.

As a Personal Care Worker, you’ll do so much more than provide practical assistanceyou’ll be someone our clients can rely on.Every day brings an opportunity to brighten someone’s day, support their independence and help them feel safe, valued and empowered in their own home and community.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide personalised care and support based on each client’s individual needs, preferences and routines, including:

• Assisting with personal care such asbathing, showering, grooming and dressing
• Supporting clients withmobility, hygiene and daily living activities
• Preparing meals and completinglight household duties
• Providing transport toappointments, shopping and social outings
• Offering genuinecompanionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and supporting clients to achieve their goals
• Building positive and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Following established care plans, protocols and safety requirements
• Providing care that always protects our clients’comfort, dignity and wellbeing

Availability Monday to Friday is required, 10-15-20 hours a week.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in personal care or community support
• Compassionate, reliable and professional
• Genuinely passionate about helping others
• Respectful of individual choices, privacy and dignity
• A confident communicator who enjoys building meaningful relationships
• Able to work independently while also being a valued team member
• Attentive to detail and committed to delivering high-quality care

Female Personal Care Workers are preferred to meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you’re joining an organisation that is passionate about one simple goal:

“Improve the quality of life for those we serve.”

• Being part of anational brand with a strong commitment to quality care

$45.79 per hour + reimbursement of kms

• Working with alocally owned and operated, growing business
• Access toprofessional development and learning platforms
• CPD trackingto support your ongoing career development
• Attractive remuneration and entitlements under theSCHADS Award
• A supportive, purpose-led team where the work you do genuinely matters
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a positive impact every single day

Your Work Matters

If you’re looking for more than just a job if you want to come to work knowing that what you do can genuinely improve someone’s day and quality of lifethis could be the opportunity for you.

Join us and help bringcomfort, dignity, independence and careto those who need it most.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Care Worker
• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (or an equivalent qualification)
• Driver's license and vehicle
• Current Car Insurance (Full comprehensive) & Car Registration
• National police check
• First aid & CPR
• Blue Card

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in personal care tasks
• Excellent time management abilities

The Ideal Candidate Will Implement Right at Homes Key Values

• Approachable
• Accountable
• integrity