Personal Carer

UnitingCare Queensland; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community care provider is seeking a Personal Carer to provide compassionate support to clients in a residential setting. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and fostering clients' independence through engaging social and recreational activities. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications such as Certificate III in Aged Care and have experience with technology. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Employee discounts program

Parental leave benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to clients.
• Ability to follow individualised care plans and assist with daily living activities.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS Workers Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance to clients in the residential home.
• Support clients with community-based recreational activities.
• Ensure care is delivered as per individualised care plans.

Skills

Experience with technology

Daily living assistance

Confidence in probity checks

Education

Certificate III Aged Care

Home and Community Care

Disability Support

Job description

Overview

Personal Carer | Blue Care | Flinders View Aged Care

Location: Flinders View Aged Care Facility

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time and Casual positions available

Remuneration: $36.32 p/h + 12% Super + NFP Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discounts

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Personal Carer you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

What makes a difference for you?

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 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

Your role in the BlueCare team

As a Personal Carer you’ll provide care to 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 meal times and general mobility
• Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
• Supporting with community based recreational and social activities

What makes a difference for us?

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

Diversity & Inclusion

UnitingCare is a diverse, inclusive organisation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work 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 for their safety.

Employee Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including holidays, health insurance, 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 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

Start making a difference today. Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the “APPLY” button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion and Safe Workplace statements (summarised): Our approach is to keep everyone welcomed, safe and respected. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring safety for children, young people and the elderly across our services.