At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised care and support to clients in their homes.
- Company: Join BlueCare, a trusted community care provider with a compassionate team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, employee discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, plus a valid driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 37 - 38 $ per hour.
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Location: Bulimba, Morningside, Coorparoo, Holland Park & Surrounding Areas
Remuneration: $37.77 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts
Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We're looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others through small moments that leave big impacts.
About the role:
- Conduct initial client intake and screening assessments.
- Develop and review individualised care plans with a client-centred approach.
- Provide quality care based on clients' needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough initial screening assessments, developing care plans for personal self-care, general house cleaning, social support, respite, transport and shopping assistance.
- Manage client information in CRM & CMS ensuring all details and case notes are kept up to date.
- Engage in ongoing care discussions, planning, assessment, reviews, and evaluating goals and outcomes in consultation with the care team and as required.
- Spend your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes supporting with daily activities.
- Provide care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan.
- Support with community based recreational and social activities.
- Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.
Role requirements:
- Respite Centre Experience - Highly Regarded
- Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or an equivalent qualification - Essential
- Current Australian Driver's Licence (Green Provisional minimum) - Essential (International Licences will not be considered)
- Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work - Essential
- Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.
Employee Benefits:
- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, 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 those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
- Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children.
- Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
- Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
- Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.
So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.
Senior Personal Carer in Brisbane employer: Blue Care
BlueCare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With competitive remuneration, generous salary packaging options, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join a dedicated team of over 8,000 professionals in Redland Bay and surrounding areas, where every day presents new opportunities to connect with clients and contribute to their quality of life.
