2022 Personal Care Workers (Qualified)- Gold Coast (Start ASAP)

Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Located in Southport in the heart of the Gold Coast, close to the Broadwater, Nerang River and Main Beach, with ample shopping and dining options available, this well-established community has plenty to offer everyone.

Imagine working for us

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for career development and progression;
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist informal study;
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners;
• Large supportive team.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care to residents and assisting residents in the undertaking of daily living activities that meet the resident's individual physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs. Shifts are primarily worked in the morning.

Hourly Rate: $24.07 – $26.09 depending on experience

During your varied day you will:

• Provide personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living, including e.g. mobility assistance to and from activities, meals, social outings and clinical care, medication assistance;
• Participate in the development and review of plans; complete charting and report any observed changes;
• Ensure all necessary documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate ongoing planning and provision of care for residents;
• Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensure that all interaction with residents and their representatives are treated confidentially;
• Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment;
• Undertake food handling, preparation, cooking, cleaning, distribution and serving of meals to residents;
• Undertake and complete tasks as delegated by Registered/Enrolled Nurse.

About you

You have a compassionate nature and love being around and caring for seniors. You are a positive individual who works well with others and are happy to support your fellow team members.

Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally should include:

• Min. Certificate III in Aged Care or similar;
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including morning afternoons and nights across a 7-day week;
• Current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain;
• Current Influenza vaccination;
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations.

For further information, please contact Ellen Warner on 07 5509 8555.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.