Personal Care Worker
Be part of our expanded and brand new facility! Come to the high country and enjoy the friendly country community. Permanent part-time & casual roles.
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: Imagine your career with Churches of Christ
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-4589-7943
Fax: +61-2-8386-4317
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Detail information about job Personal Care Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
Churches of Christ in Queensland, Stanthorpe Aged Care Service
Permanent, part-time and casual opportunities
Be part of our expanded and brand new facility!
Do you have a strong sense of duty?
Are you driven by purpose and a sense of working for something greater than yourself?
About the role
Our state of the art 103-bed Stanthorpe Aged Care Service recently expanded and we're looking for Personal Care Workers to join the team. You will have access to flexible rostering options to maximise freedom of lifestyle choices and we will be offering a variety of contracts and shifts.
You will assist in the 24 hour residential care of both high & low care residents with activities of daily living to improve their independence. Your role will be varied but centred on providing quality personal care and improvement activities such as:
- Operate under the Positive Wellbeing Model of Care which is a system whereby you will have an allocation of residents each shift.
- Assisting residents with their mobility to and from activities including meals.
- Assisting residents to complete their care needs.
You will be required to work a variety of shifts including night shifts.
This position is based in Stanthorpe in the beautiful Granite Belt region. The region offers a laid back country lifestyle with distinct natural landscapes, fresh local produce and events and festivals celebrated across all four seasons. If you are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city as well as a rewarding role that has a positive impact on the lives of seniors, this might be the right opportunity for you
About you
You should really enjoy working with older people and may describe yourself as having a "calling" for the work. Your compassionate and patient nature will ensure that our residents feel valued and cared for. Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally, should include:
- Certificate III in Aged Care; Individual Support or related discipline.
- Recognised competency in the Administration of Medications to the elderly.
- Current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain.
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, across a 7 day week, with availability at short notice.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: modelling unconditional love; behaving with integrity; and being good stewards.
Who we are
We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
In particular, we operate 28 residential aged care services that include specialties such as dementia, palliative and respite care.
Imagine working for us
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities to grow your career. You'll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.
Remuneration packages come complete with salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.
Application process
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. Your online application needs to include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional referee contact details
- Copy of current certificates
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For further information, please call Valerie Taylor on 07 4681 6888.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications close: Monday 9 July 2018