First Nations Personal Carer Traineeship
Permanent Part-Time
Lowood Aged Care Facility
Earn while you learn
Combine work and study to achieve a nationally recognized qualification.
We are currently seekingAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderindividuals who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career as aPersonal Carer.
In this role, you will support residents in our care home, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life through meaningful daily interactions and activities.
Key responsibilities
Assisting with daily living tasks such as showering, personal hygiene, mealtimes, and mobility
Delivering care aligned with each resident's individualised Care Plan
Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities
What you will need
A genuine interest in completing a Cert III in Individual Support
A commitment to working and learning; experience with technology incl.
smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
Employee Benefits
Salary packaging of everyday living expenses and bills up to $15,900 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per annum
Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months service, plus government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave: paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for cultural events such as Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks etc.
Career development opportunities within the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia
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, and appropriately address any abuse if it occurs.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 and support reconciliation and employment opportunities for First Nations peoples.
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