At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to clients in their homes, enhancing their independence.
- Company: Join BlueCare, a trusted community care provider with a compassionate team.
- Benefits: Earn $36.32/hr plus salary packaging, travel reimbursements, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible work.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and a valid driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 $ per year.
Employment Status: Casual
Location: Kingaroy & Surrounding Areas
Remuneration: $36.32 p/hr + Casual Loading + 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:
- As a Personal Carer you’ll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.
- 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.
We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
Role requirements:
- Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support or an equivalent qualification - Essential
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) - Essential
- 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 to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
Child safe, Child friendly
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of 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.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
Personal Carer in Melbourne employer: UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.
UnitingCare is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative finance initiatives within one of Queensland's largest not-for-profit organisations. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful contributions to the community. Join a dedicated team where your efforts will directly impact the lives of many, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
Contact Details:
UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. Recruitment Team
