Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand-alone purpose-built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite.

Underpinned by the notion of creating a ‘warm embrace’ for children and their families, the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7hr scheduled and emergency specialist care short break stays; pain and symptom management; care at the end of life; and psychosocial support programs for the whole family. With strong connections locally, nationally and internationally with specialist paediatric palliative care services, Hummingbird House is an integrated community-based service delivering flexible child and family centred care.

Why Join WMQ’s Hummingbird House Team?

Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.

All career levels welcome – From recent graduates to senior clinicians, we’ll support your journey

Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.

Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.

Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing.

Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more

Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.

Friday Feast and Recharge – Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!!

Your Role as a Personal Care Worker

You’ll deliver person-centred holistic care and support to guests in care and their families by:

Delivering holistic care and support to guests and families within the hospice, following relevant care plans and under the supervision of the Clinical team

Participating in activities with guests as required and outlined by relevant practitioner

Supporting guests with all aspects of daily living, including but not restricted to, personal care, associated light domestic duties and social/community participation

Providing guests with a physically and emotionally secure environment and promote their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing

Facilitating access to appropriate family supports

Acting promptly should any changes to a guest’s condition be observed, seeking advice from the relevant clinical staff as appropriate

Undertaking delegated care tasks for guests and families as directed by the Clinical team

Working within the Human Services Quality Framework

What We’re Looking For

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or other relevant qualification or experience in supporting people with illness/disability is essential.

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing and Working with Children check (Blue Card)

Willingness to work within the philosophy and policies of Hummingbird House

The ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism ensuring that the dignity and rights of guests and families are respected at all times

Enthusiasm and highly effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Proven high level teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve objectives and promote positive working relationships

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

Experience working with families within a health setting and a commitment to the provision of family centred care

Essential Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work

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.

Ready to Join Us?

Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.

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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 Limited Policy.