About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just, and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the role

We are offering Part Time hours; seeking applications from Personal Carers for current vacancies based at Chermside location. There are a variety of shifts available across the morning, afternoon and night. Flexibility to work various shifts is ideal. Day-to-day you will:

• Work as part of a team to provide personal care in a neighbourhood/ community like environment for residents
• Assist residents to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence, dignity, privacy and quality of life
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of information about resident care and wellbeing through appropriate channels to the Registered/ Clinical Nurse or Facility Manager
• Take a proactive approach to the health and safety of residents, staff and visitors and share ideas for improvement

About you

We are seeking applicants with the following:

Our Personal Carers are passionate about what they do, are driven by a career with purpose and vital to our model of care for all residents. For your application to be considered, we look for the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards)
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to communicate effectively with residents, team members and visitors
• Ability to understand and follow through with instructions, processes and procedures in a busy environment
• Basic knowledge of technology.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

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.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.