At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients in their daily activities and enhance their quality of life.
- Company: Join BlueCare, a trusted community care provider with a compassionate team.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a fully funded Certificate III and enjoy great employee discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to safeguarding and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid driver's licence and be tech-savvy.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
Employment Status: Maximum Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Kenmore; Brookfield; Bellbowrie + CBD; Toowong; Indooroopilly & Surrounding Areas
Remuneration: $32.69 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s) + Employee discounts
The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income. We’ll connect you with government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost. Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare.
About the role: As a Personal Carer Trainee, you’ll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life. Responsibilities include:
- Spending your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes supporting with daily activities.
- In home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing.
- Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan.
- Supporting with community based recreational and social activities.
- Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.
Role requirements:
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum).
- Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work.
- 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.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
Child Safe: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children.
Diversity & Inclusion: 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.
Commitment to Safeguarding: We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
Personal Carer Trainee 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.
