At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to clients in their homes, following personalised care plans.
- Company: Join Mercy Community, a compassionate not-for-profit organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, free counselling services, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible casual positions with early starts and great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in the community care sector.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant experience; must have a valid driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 18550 - 18550 $ per year.
We are presently looking for the right people to provide care, support and assistance to a number of clients based on the southside of Brisbane through to Mount Gravatt (including surrounding areas). These are casual positions but require early starts (7:00am) to support our clients meet their needs and goals. Mercy Community supports and inspires people in need to live healthy lives within inclusive communities. Our services span the continuum of aged care, from home care to respite and believe a big part of what we do is to help our clients flourish.
As a Community Care Worker, you’ll work with clients in their homes, following their care plans, to provide support and ensure their needs are met:
- Assisting clients with their care requirements in accordance with their care plans and preferences
- Supporting clients with transportation and community access
- Monitoring their condition and reporting on any changes in condition or behaviour
Qualified Community Care Workers (completed a Certificate III or higher in a relevant qualification) will be providing in-home personal care and daily living assistance including administering medication, manual handling and domestic assistance. Experienced (unqualified) Community Care Workers will be providing domestic assistance, daily tasks, meal preparation and unaccompanied shopping.
About you:
- Completed or studying towards Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing (or similar) or experience as a Support Worker within the Aged Care or Disability sector
- Experience of working alongside clients with cognitive and/or physical limitations
- Have your own vehicle and a Queensland Provisional Green or above clear Driver’s Licence with comprehensive insurance and service history (mandatory)
- Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate or willingness to obtain (prior to commencement)
- Ability to obtain positive notice in the legislatively required personal history check in line with service stream compliance requirements
Why Mercy Community:
Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families, young people, and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment. Being part of the Mercy Community team means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:
- Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component
- Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $144 if you need both cards!
- Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services including specialised First Nations counsellors
- Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
- Benyfits – is an employee benefits program designed to help you save money on living costs
We also ensure all our employees have access to a wide variety of excellent learning and development tools to continue your professional and personal development. This includes making sure you have access to a range of other career pathways and opportunities across Mercy.
For any queries, please contact ***************@mercycs.org.au. Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to respond to every applicant.
Community Care Worker – Brisbane South employer: Mercy Community
Mercy Community is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work environment in Ipswich. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide generous salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and access to counselling services for you and your family. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of families and young people while enjoying a culture rooted in compassion, integrity, dignity, and empowerment.
