Personal Carer

UnitingCare Queensland; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 41,278 - 58,790; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Personal Carer to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients across the Gold Coast area. The role involves providing care in alignment with individual care plans and assisting clients with daily activities.

This position requires a Certificate III in Aged Care and a current Australian Driver’s Licence. Employee benefits include salary packaging to increase take-home pay, parental leave, and recognition platforms.

Qualifications

• Essential: Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum).
• Essential: Roadworthy and insured vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in the community.
• Assist with daily living activities including showering and meal preparation.
• Support clients with transportation and community activities.

Skills

Experience with technology

Confidence to satisfy probity checks

Education

Certificate III Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Personal Carer | BlueCare | Community Care

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time

Location: Arundel, Southport & Surrounding Areas

Remuneration: $36.32 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s) + Employee discounts

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We’re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others -through small moments that leave big impacts.

About The Role

As a Personal Carer you’ll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.

• Spending your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes supporting with daily activities
• In home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing
• Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
• Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
• Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.

Role Requirements

• Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or an equivalent qualification — Essential
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) — Essential
• Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work – Essential
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Employee Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple–everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.