Overview
Personal Carer Trainee role at UnitingCare Queensland (BlueCare).
Employment Status: Maximum Fixed Term - Part Time. Location: Toowoomba North, Oakey & Surrounding Areas. Remuneration: $32.38 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts. The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income. We\'ll connect you with government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost (valued at approx. $3650).
Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We\'re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others through small moments that leave big impacts.
About the Role
As a Personal Carer Trainee you\'ll provide care to clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.
- Spend your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes, supporting daily activities
- In-home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing
- Provide care in accordance with the individualised Care Plan
- Support with community-based recreational and social activities
- Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments
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.
Role Requirements
- Current Australian Driver\'s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) – Essential
- Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work – Essential
- Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
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 for 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
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state\'s largest network of aged care workers with over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you\'ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands, you are part of something bigger.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Secure, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and address any issues promptly if they occur.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email
Safe Workplace
We are committed to keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces and communities, and to speaking up for their safety.
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📌 Personal Carer Trainee
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Toowoomba Regional