Personal Carer

Blue Care; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Inclusive leave

Job summary

Blue Care in Mount Louisa is seeking a Personal Carer to provide daily living assistance and support to residents at the Mount Louisa Aged Care Facility.

The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and ICT literacy; NDIA screening clearance or willingness to obtain is essential. Casual positions include penalties, super and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Technology experience with smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.
• Confidence to satisfy probity checks required by law or policy.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at mealtimes and general mobility.
• Providing care in accordance with individualised Care Plan.
• Supporting with community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Tech literacy

Education

Certificate III Aged Care

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Job description

Personal Carer – Blue Care, Mount Louisa Aged Care Facility

Employment Status: Casual positions available. Must be able to work across AM (6am to 2:30pm) PM (2pm to 10:30pm) and ND shifts (10pm to 6:30am).

Location: Mount Louisa Aged Care Facility.

Remuneration: $36.32 per hour (+25% for casual rate $45.40) + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discounts.

About the Role

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at mealtimes and general mobility
• Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
• Supporting with community based recreational and social activities

Role Requirements

• Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain

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

Diversity and 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 encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail]

Child Safe & Workplace Safety

• We 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.

Safeguarding

We 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.

Our Organisation

UnitingCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare family. Joining 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.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts.

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au

Career Development

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.

Values and Culture

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.

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