Part-Time Aged Care Assistant - Meaningful Impact

UnitingCare Queensland; Mackay (ID); On-site; USD 28,949 - 43,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Personal Carer at the Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility. This permanent part-time role involves providing daily living assistance to clients, ensuring their independence and improving their quality of life. Responsibilities include supporting clients with hygiene, meals, and social activities.

The ideal candidate will possess a Certificate III Aged Care or equivalent, and familiarity with technology. The position offers generous employee benefits including salary packaging, parental leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
• Confidence to satisfy relevant probity checks required by legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance including showering and help at meal times.
• Support clients in accordance with their individualized Care Plan.
• Assist with community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops

Confidence to satisfy relevant probity checks

Ability to provide daily living assistance

Education

Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Personal Carer at the Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility. This permanent part-time role involves providing daily living assistance to clients, ensuring their independence and improving their quality of life. Responsibilities include supporting clients with hygiene, meals, and social activities.

The ideal candidate will possess a Certificate III Aged Care or equivalent, and familiarity with technology. The position offers generous employee benefits including salary packaging, parental leave, and career development opportunities.