Personal Carer - Community Palliative Care
BlueCare | Community Palliative Care
* Employment Status: Permanent full time
* Location: Charters Tower & Surrounding Areas
* Remuneration: $35.51 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 are growing throughout Queensland. Joining our team, you will support the delivery of high-quality end-of-life care and contribute to BlueCare's goal to expand palliative care services across the state. This opportunity offers:
* a diverse role that combines professional growth in both community services and palliative care
* robust clinical structure and innovative service models to deliver exceptional end-of-life care
* strong support from the palliative care and wider BlueCare community service teams
* a focus on ensuring every Queenslander receives the highest standard of palliative care in their home
We currently have an opportunity for a Personal Carer to join the team in Maryborough. You will provide care to palliative care clients living in the community, supporting their end-of-life wishes and improving their quality of life.
* Spend time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes
* In-home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing
* Providing care in accordance with individualised Care Plans
* Supporting community-based recreational and social activities
* Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments
What makes a difference for us
1. Encouraging creativity and enjoyment while contributing to our success
2. Being one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia
* Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification
* Current Australian driver's licence and roadworthy vehicle (Applicable only for Personal - Carer - Community Aged Care)
* Experience with technology (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.)
* Confidence to satisfy relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
What makes a difference for you?
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, 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
* Salary packaging options to save tax (up to $15,900 per annum) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 per annum)
* Employee discounts through a rewards platform
* Positive, inclusive team culture with strong values and service commitment
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (after 6 months service) in addition to government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave options (paid and unpaid) for cultural and religious events
* Career development opportunities with a trusted community and residential care provider
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family
Join the state's largest network of aged care workers and be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Our team is compassionate, inclusive and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.
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 is available to answer questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple — everybody is welcome here. We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We are committed to safety for children, young people and the elderly in our services, workplaces and communities.
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