Bring kindness to someone's day. Help our residents feel valued, supported and at home.
Carinya Home for the Aged is seeking caring, reliable people to join our team. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships and supporting older people to live with dignity, choice and independence, we would love to hear from you.
About Carinya
Our values of Respect, Quality Care, Integrity and Compassion guide how we care for residents and work together.
Through The Carinya Way, our social model of care, we create an inclusive community where purposeful interactions help residents stay connected, maintain their independence and continue to lead meaningful lives.
About the role
Working under the direction of our nursing and clinical team, you will:
- Provide personal care and everyday support in line with each resident's care plan.
- Respect residents' choices, routines, privacy and independence.
- Encourage participation in meaningful activities and everyday life.
- Notice and promptly report changes in residents' health or wellbeing.
- Follow safe work practices and infection prevention procedures.
- Contribute to a welcoming, respectful and supportive team.
About you
You bring patience, reliability and a compassionate approach to caring for older people. You communicate respectfully, work well with others and are willing to learn.
We welcome applications from people with:
- A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or an equivalent qualification, or who are working towards one—highly regarded.
- Residential aged-care or community care experience—desirable.
- A basic understanding of dementia, or willingness to develop this within your first three months.
- Basic computer skills to complete documentation and use workplace systems.
- A current First Aid certificate—highly regarded.
The roster may include mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and public holidays, as agreed in your employment arrangements.
Successful applicants will need to meet Carinya's screening, police-check and vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and complete mandatory training.
- Ongoing training and support
- Salary Sacrifice options including remote area benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Caring and supportive work environment
Join Carinya and help make every day meaningful for our residents.
2 November 2026 Atherton Queensland, Australia Part Time Healthcare & Medical Nursing - Aged Care
E.O.I Carer Roles in Atherton employer: Carinya Home
Carinya Home for the Aged is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful Atherton region, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises person-centred care. With a strong commitment to employee growth through our Transition to Practice Program, we provide both experienced and newly registered nurses with opportunities to develop their skills while enjoying competitive remuneration and benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents in a rewarding aged-care environment.
