Personal Carer Trainee

Blue Care; Roma; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Employee discounts

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

BlueCare is offering a Personal Carer Traineeship in Dalby and surrounding areas. You’ll complete a Certificate III in Individual Support while you work, with government funding to cover tuition.

As a Personal Carer Trainee you’ll visit clients at home, assist with daily living tasks, transport to appointments, and support independence. The role involves on-road travel and building meaningful relationships; full training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) – Essential.
• Roadworthy & insured vehicle to use for work – Essential.
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care and daily living assistance (showering, hygiene, meal prep, housekeeping).
• Support clients with independence and quality of life.
• Complete scheduled home visits across Dalby and surrounding areas.
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments and activities.
• Follow individual care plans and assist with daily tasks.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Vehicle for work

Tech literacy

Job description

Personal Carer Traineeship | BlueCare | Community CareEmployment Status: Maximum Fixed Term - Part TimeLocation: Dalby & Surrounding AreasRemuneration: $32.69 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s) + Employee discountsThe Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income. We’ll connect you with government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost.Make a meaningful difference with BlueCareWant to become a Personal Carer but don’t have the qualifications? We’re offering a fully funded training program to complete your Certificate III while you work! 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 Trainee, 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 activitiesIn home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironingProviding care in accordance with their individualised Care PlanSupporting with community based recreational and social activitiesTransportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.Role requirements:Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) - EssentialRoadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work- EssentialExperience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etcConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesEmployee 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, email [e-mail] 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.