At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist clients with personal care, domestic tasks, and provide social support.
- Company: Join Wesley Mission Queensland, a leading not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and salary sacrifice benefits to boost your income.
- Other info: Be part of a compassionate team that values respect and dignity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and Certificate III in Individual Support.
The predicted salary is between 18550 - 18550 $ per year.
Work your way and get paid for it. Choose to work as much or as little as you like, get paid from the start to the end of your shift (including travel time), claim kilometres, and access salary sacrifice benefits to boost your take-home pay.
Your Role as Care Worker
- Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, showering, mobility, and meals
- Support clients with domestic tasks, including house cleaning, laundry, ironing, and meal prep
- Provide social and community support and assist with transport to appointments or shopping
- Follow clients’ care plans and report changes in wellbeing to the Coordinator/Case Manager
- Contribute ideas to improve services and teamwork
Location – Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Surrounding Suburbs and the ability to travel to Bundaberg when needed
Must hold a minimum Green P Plate (Australian Drivers Licence)
What We Offer
- Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being
- Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
- Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits: Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
- Purpose-led practice: Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care
What We’re Looking For
- Positive, flexible attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills
- Respect and empathy for clients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to work across flexible hours and shifts
- Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
- Must hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Relevant probity checks as per legislation and WMQ policy
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
Home care means something different to everyone. At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose. Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect.
Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team!
It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling.
About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Community Care Worker in Hervey Bay employer: Wesley Mission Queensland
Wesley Mission Queensland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With competitive salary packaging options, access to health benefits, and a commitment to career advancement, WMQ empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering strong relationships within a multidisciplinary team. Located in Brisbane South, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse communities and contribute to person-centred mental health care.
