Personal Carer (Care Companion) | Blue Care | Sunrise Beach
Employment Status
Permanent full-time (38 hours per week) and part-time (30 hours per week)
Location
Sunrise Beach Aged Care Facility
Remuneration
$35.86 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discounts
Your part in our BlueCare team
As a Personal Carer (Care Companion), you'll provide care to your residents in accordance with the Household Model of Care, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:
* Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at mealtimes, general mobility and laundry
* Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
* Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
* Advocating for the residents while providing them with choice, fostering skills and encouraging engagement
We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
What makes a difference for us?
* Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification
* Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
* Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
* NDIS Workers Screening or willingness to obtain
Employee Benefits
* 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
* 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
* BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too
Child Safe, Child Friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
* Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
* Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
* Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple–everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of 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. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email **************@ucareqld.com.au
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.
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