Personal Carer

Job Q; Gympie Regional; Hybrid; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Partner leave (2 weeks)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blue Care in Gympie is seeking a Personal Carer to provide compassionate in-home and residential care within a residential aged care facility. You will support daily living activities, uphold each client’s care plan, and help patients stay connected through social and community activities.

The role values person-centred care, teamwork, and the use of smartphones, tablets, and laptops to assist in daily tasks. Hybrid and not-for-profit benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with technology such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
• Ability to pass probity checks including NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Commitment to person-centred care and improving quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
• Deliver care in accordance with each client's Care Plan.
• Support participation in community and social activities.

Skills

Tech savviness

Education

Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support

Job description

#### Personal CarerDerwent Bridge, TAS 7140Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Personal Carer | Blue Care | Gympie Residential Aged Care FacilityEmployment Status:Permanent Part Time opportunity availableLocated in:Gympie Residential Aged Care FacilityRemuneration:$36.32 p-hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discountsMake a meaningful difference with BlueCareWe'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 our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at mealtimes and general mobilityProviding care in accordance with their individualised Care PlanSupporting with community based recreational and social activitiesRole requirements:Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualificationExperience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etcConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies-NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtainEmployee 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 annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity 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 eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be tooJoining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur 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. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team,Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.