Personal Care Worker – Part Time
Carbal Medical Services
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Job summary
Carbal Medical Services is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker for a permanent part-time position in Toowoomba. You’ll work one-on-one with older clients in their homes, supporting independence, dignity and connection to community through personal care and wellbeing assistance.
The role emphasises weekday coverage with no weekend or shift work, and offers development opportunities, as well as a salary packaging arrangement to improve take-home pay.
Qualifications
- Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
- Experience providing personal care in aged care, home care or community care.
- Have First Aid and CPR certification.
- Possess an Open C Class Driver Licence and reliable insured vehicle.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card if required.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with showering, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
- Support mobility and encourage independence.
- Promote dignity, choice and wellbeing for clients.
- Monitor wellbeing and report concerns as needed.
- Provide companionship and transport to appointments and activities.
- Maintain accurate service records and liaise with the CHSP team.
- Communicate changes or concerns regarding client wellbeing.
- Uphold safe work practices and high standards of care.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join Carbal's Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and support older people to remain independent, safe and connected in their own homes and community.
Part-time permanent position
Monday to Friday – no weekends or shift work
Based in Toowoomba and surrounding areas
Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Work one-on-one with clients and build meaningful relationships
Supportive and experienced CHSP team
Professional development and ongoing training
Meaningful community-based work
This is an ideal opportunity if you're looking for regular part-time work during the week while still having time for family, study or other commitments.
Monday to Friday – no weekend or shift work
Permanent part-time employment
Generous salary packaging through our Public Benevolent Institution status
Christmas shutdown period
Work independently while being supported by an experienced team
Build ongoing relationships with the people you support
Employee Assistance Program
Free gym membership (conditions apply)
Professional development and ongoing training
Flexible pay access through Paytime
Carbal is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Care Worker to join our Commonwealth Home Support Program on a permanent part-time basis.
Working one-on-one with older people in their own homes, you'll help clients maintain their independence, dignity and connection to community through personal care, companionship, transport assistance and general wellbeing support.
This is a hands-on community role where you'll get to know the people you support rather than simply moving from task to task. Every day can be a little different, but the purpose remains the same — helping older people continue living safely and independently at home.
Assist clients with showering, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene
Support mobility and encourage clients to maintain their independence
Promote dignity, choice and wellbeing
Monitor client wellbeing and report concerns when required
Provide companionship and social support
Assist clients to attend appointments and community activities
Provide transport assistance where required
Encourage independence within the home and community
Maintain accurate service records
Work closely with the CHSP team to provide reliable, quality services
Communicate changes or concerns regarding client wellbeing
Promote safe work practices and high standards of care
These reflect the personal care, community support and team responsibilities in the existing position.
Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, Home & Community Care or equivalent
Have experience providing personal care in aged care, home care or community care
Genuinely enjoy supporting older people to remain independent
Are compassionate, reliable and comfortable working independently in clients' homes
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hold current First Aid and CPR certification
Hold a current Open C Class Driver Licence
Have access to a reliable, insured motor vehicle
Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card, or are willing to obtain one
Hold the required worker screening/police clearance
Are committed to providing respectful, person-centred and culturally safe care
Experience working within the Commonwealth Home Support Program
Medication assistance qualification
Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Experience using electronic client management systems
The qualification, personal-care experience, licence and vehicle requirements are particularly important for this community-based position.
Carbal Medical Services is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering primary health care and community services throughout the Darling Downs.
Through our Commonwealth Home Support Program, we support older people to remain independent, active and connected within their own homes and communities while providing high-quality, person-centred and culturally safe care.
Carbal Medical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Carbal Medical Services is committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe care while fostering an inclusive workplace where our people are valued, supported and encouraged to grow.
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