Personal Carer - Community Palliative Care
Personal Carer | BlueCare | Community Palliative Care | Rockhampton Location
Employment Status: Permanent full time
Location: Rockhampton & Surrounding Areas
Remuneration: $*****p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts.
Your part in the team
BlueCare's specialised palliative care services is growing throughout Queensland.
Joining our team, you will be at the forefront of BlueCare's transformative journey to expand palliative care services across the state.
This unique opportunity offers:
a diverse role that combines professional growth in both community services and palliative care.
robust clinical structure and innovative service models, ensuring the delivery of exceptional end-of-life care.
You will be well supported by the palliative care and the wider BlueCare community service teams, so support is always there
Importantly, you will contribute significantly to our core belief that every Queenslander deserves the highest standard of palliative care within the comfort of their own home.
We currently have an opportunity for a Personal Carer to join the team in Maryborough.
You will provide care to your palliative care clients living in the community, supporting their end of life wishes and improving their quality of life.
Spending your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes supporting with daily activities
In home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing
Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.
What makes a difference for us
Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification
Current Australian drivers licence and roadworthy vehicle as required (Applicable only for Personal - Carer - Community Aged Care)
Experience with technology incl.
smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
What makes a difference for you?
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to ****, BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
Start making a difference today
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the 'APPLY' button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.
Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple–everybody iswelcome 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.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
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