$33.59 per hour plus shift penalty rates
Full-time positions available
Experienced and entry-level positions available
Ozcare has part-time positions available for Care Assistants supporting our clients at our beautiful Port Douglas Aged Care Facility.
Your Role
As a Care Assistant, you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:
Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans
Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence
Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing, and other daily activities
Assisting clients with their medication requirements
Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach to look at every aspect of our clients' care
Earn While you Learn
Are you considering a career change and want a role that supports and respects our older generation? If you have the right attitude and a desire to learn, we can support you to make this happen.
Get paid whilst you study
Obtain your Certificate 3 - Individual Support over your first 12 months of employment (valued at $4,000, but at no cost to you with government grants available)
Plus get real-world practical on-the-job training too
Your Attributes
We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You will have:
A warm and caring nature
The willingness to go the extra mile
A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
The flexibility to work a varied roster
How You'll Benefit
You'll become part of the Ozcare family. In addition to the training and support you would expect, you will also receive:
5 weeks annual leave as standard
Annual leave loading
Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
Private health insurance discounts
Uniform and laundry allowance ($606)
Situational allowance ($293)
Employee Assistance Program
Role Requirements
Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care, or willingness to obtain (prior experience in a direct care role will also be considered)
Current First Aid & CPR Certificates or willingness to obtain
Good computer and mobile device skills
We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health, and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
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