At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate personal care and support to residents in a warm community environment.
- Company: Join Alexandra Gardens, part of the Apollo Care Alliance, known for its kindness and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn competitive pay, enjoy salary packaging, and access 24/7 employee support.
- Other info: Flexible part-time shifts available with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while growing your career in aged care.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Aged Care or currently studying, plus NDIS Worker Clearance.
The predicted salary is between 36.23 - 36.23 $ per hour.
About Us
At Alexandra Gardens, we value teamwork, kindness, and genuine relationships with residents and families.
Pres Care Alexandra Gardens is part of the Apollo Care Alliance and is known for its welcoming environment and strong commitment to dignity, respect, and personalised care.
Our larger home offers the benefits of teamwork, structure, and strong clinical support, while maintaining a warm, community feel.
Your Role
As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive resident experience in providing a person-centred approach to care.
You will foster a collaborative approach in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily needs and emotional wellbeing, essentially creating what we believe will enable older people to live their best lives.
Duties Include
- Care and services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Care Plan.
- Personal care, including but not limited to: Personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care and continence care.
- Mobility, including using aids and falls prevention.
- Eating and drinking, including awareness of special dietary requirements.
- Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.
We currently have a few permanent part-time opportunities available across Night Duty and PM shifts.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $32.61 to $36.23 per hour, Penalties, 12% Super, and Leave Loading
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment – https://nationalsalarypackaging. com. au/
- Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
- Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits with TELUS Health
- Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation
To be successful you will need
- A Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying) - MANDATORY
- NDIS Worker Clearance - MANDATORY https://workerscreening. dsdsatsip. qld. gov. au/
- Valid working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
- Experience in providing personal care in an aged care setting
- A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Compassionate and Empathetic nature
We would love to hear from you!
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
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