Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference.
We are currently seeking qualified permanent part-time Home Care Workers to support our aged care clients in their homes across the Sunshine Coast, including Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Bli Bli, Mountain Creek, Nambour, Palmview, Warana, Wurtulla and nearby suburbs.
What we can offer:
* Salary packaging & permanent hours guarantee
* Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between clients
* Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development
* Opportunity to build long-term relationships with regular clients
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety, and support
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values
The role:
* The majority of shifts will involve domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation for our clients
* Providing personal care and supporting clients with daily routines
* Working unsupervised while maintaining a high standard of care and professionalism
* Offering social and recreational support, from friendly conversations to accompanying clients on community outings
* Transporting clients safely to appointments or social activities using your own vehicle
* Running errands and providing general support to enhance clients' quality of life
What you need:
* A genuine passion for helping others, with a caring, reliable, and compassionate nature
* Currently enrolled in or have completed a Certificate III or higher in Aged Care, Individual Support, or a related field (minimum 120 placement hours completed)
* If you do not hold a relevant qualification, a minimum of 3 months' experience as a Support Worker or related field is required
* Applicants with cleaning experience are welcome to apply
Essential to have:
* Australian Working Rights
* Australian Driver's License
* Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
Willing to obtain:
* Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
* Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Blue Card
* Australian Criminal History Screening Check (within 6 months)
If this sounds like the right fit for you, click "Apply" to start your application. Our team will be in touch with successful applicants.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
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