• Secure Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Central Qld – Capricorn Coast
• $25.49per/hour + 10% Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

We’re seeking applications from experienced Aged Care Assistants in Nursing, Support Worker and Personal Carers with proven leadership experience to guide and support our care professionals in the delivery of outstanding care to our Capricorn Coast respite centre clients. 

The currently opportunity would suit an experienced and self-directed, AIN, PC or Support Worker with proven respite centre experience and leadership capabilities aiming to secure a permanent contract in a leading healthcare and community services not for profit.

You’ll support other Personal Carers in the delivery of care to clients, providing assistance and ensuring barriers to this are escalated appropriately. You’ll deliver support to your own clients as well as

• Leading and supporting your own team
• Assessing new client admissions
• Developing and reviewing client care plans,
• Ensuring appropriate staff are allocated to clients, based on assessed needs; and
• Assisting in the recruitment and development of personal care staff.

What you’ll need:

You’ll be driven to improve your clients’ independence and well-being with the leadership qualities to inspire others to do the same. A Certificate IV in Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community Care or other relevant qualifications in a Social Welfare/Human Services/Disability or Health discipline would be preferred, but not essential.

You’ll have several years’ experience as Personal Carer with: 

• Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability Support
• Diversional therapy qualification advantageous, but not essential
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
• QLD Drivers Licence and roadworthy registered vehicle
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Supporting our clients in the best way possible is important to us. To be employed by Blue Care, you will be required to complete the free NDIS Worker Orientation Module prior to commencement and provide a copy of your certificate on completion. 

Supporting you to support others.
We’ve been caring for Queenslander’s for over 65 years. Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:   

• Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

Blue Care adheres to state and Commonwealth directions regarding mandatory vaccination requirements within Residential Aged Care Facilities. Applicants must meet the vaccination requirements applicable or be willing to obtain should they be the successful candidate