Personal Care Worker
- Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support to aged care residents, including mobility, meals and social engagement.
- Promote residents’ dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing; monitor and report changes and assist with care plans and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams in a residential aged care setting.
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Personal Care Worker | Residential Aged Care
Churches of Christ Qld| Rockingham Aged Care, Cardwell, QLD
Casual & Permanent Part-Time Opportunities
About the Opportunity
As a Personal Care Worker with Churches of Christ Residential Aged Care at our Rockingham Aged Care service in Cardwell, you'll play an important role in supporting older Australians to live with dignity, comfort and purpose.
Working within our Positive Wellbeing Model of Care, you'll provide hands-on support that enhances residents' physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing. You'll be part of a supportive and values-driven team where your care and compassion make a meaningful difference every day.
What you'll be responsible for
- Provide high-quality personal care and support with daily living activities, mobility, meals and social engagement.
- Support residents' emotional wellbeing while promoting dignity, choice and independence.
- Assist with the development and review of care plans and maintain accurate documentation and charting.
- Monitor resident wellbeing and promptly report changes to nursing and care leadership teams.
- Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care colleagues to deliver person-centred care.
About you
You are a compassionate and reliable care professional who is passionate about supporting older people. You enjoy building meaningful relationships, working as part of a team and delivering high-quality care that enhances residents' quality of life.
You'll ideally bring:
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent qualification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, including experience using Outlook and electronic care systems.
- Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Full working rights in Australia (we are unable to sponsor at this time).
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within residential aged care.
- Knowledge of person-centred care practices and aged care standards.
- Experience supporting residents with mobility, personal care and activities of daily living.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.
Why Join Churches of Christ?
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 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.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration and superannuation
- Salary packaging - the ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
Life in Cardwell
Live and work where others holiday. Situated between Townsville and Cairns, Cardwell offers an enviable tropical lifestyle surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, pristine beaches, waterfalls and national parks. Enjoy a welcoming community, relaxed pace of life and the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying some of North Queensland's most spectacular natural attractions.
How to Apply
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