Personal Care Worker in Cairns

Pyramid Residential Care Centre is seeking enthusiastic, reliable and resident-focused Personal Care Workers to join our team on a casual basis. We are a community-based, not-for-profit aged care organisation located in Gordonvale. Our focus is simple – providing safe, high-quality and person-centred care while creating a welcoming and homelike environment where our residents are supported to maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Casual Personal Care Worker, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary care team to provide individualised care and support based on each resident's needs, preferences and care plan. This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents and contribute to their comfort, wellbeing and everyday quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living such as showering, dressing, toileting, meals and mobility;
• Supporting residents to maintain their independence wherever possible;
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' physical, emotional or behavioural wellbeing;
• Completing required documentation;
• Working closely with nursing and care staff to achieve positive resident outcomes.

About You

We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with older people and understand the importance of providing care with dignity, patience and respect. To be considered, you will have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or an equivalent qualification;
• A commitment to person-centred care and resident rights;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Good organisation and time-management skills;
• A compassionate, reliable, flexible and professional approach;
• The ability and willingness to work across a 24/7 roster;
• A current National Police Certificate;
• Previous experience in residential aged care or another healthcare environment is desirable, along with strong resident engagement and customer service skills.

Why Join Pyramid?

At Pyramid Residential Care Centre, our residents are at the centre of what we do. We value compassion, integrity, teamwork and accountability and are committed to creating a positive environment for our residents, their families and our staff. As a casual member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of shifts within our 24/7 residential aged care service while becoming part of a local organisation that has been developed by the community, for the benefit of the community.

If you're looking for flexible casual work, enjoy being part of a team and want a role where the work you do each day genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.