Personal Care Worker

Churches of Christ, Palms Aged Care Service, Ingham

Casual Opportunity

The Salary range for this position is currently $30.98 to $ 33.31 per hour + 25% loading. Hourly rate based on experience.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you;
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus many more;

Join Our Team as a Personal Care Worker

Are you a compassionate and dedicated care professional who thrives on making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors?

At Palms Aged Care Service, you will be part of a close-knit and professional care team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care. We pride ourselves on teamwork, open communication, and a resident-first approach, ensuring that every team member feels empowered to provide the best possible care.

About the Role

We are currently looking for Personal Care Workers to join a team of dedicated professionals who all work together to provide high-quality care for residents at our Palms Aged Care facility. In this role you will be assisting residents in daily living activities that meet their individual physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs.

In this varied role, your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Participating in the development and review of resident/client care plans, including completing charting and reporting any observed changes of a resident's health to the Registered Nurse;
• Undertaking and completing a number of different tasks, as delegated by the Registered Nurse;
• Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensuring that all interactions are treated confidentially;
• Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment.

About You

You are an empathetic, kind and caring person that is passionate about aged care. You are resident focused and enjoy taking the time to get to know the residents to provide the best possible care. As a positive individual, you are eager and willing to learn and support team members where you can.

Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally, should include:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support
• Experience in Residential Aged Care
• Completion of HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication unit of competency and experience assisting with medication (Qualified Applicants);
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including morning afternoons and nights across a 7-day week;
• Current National Police and NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centered care and want to be part of an organization dedicated to transforming lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Button". For further information, please contact Fiona Giliberto on 07 4776 9600.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.