Overview
We are seeking permanent part-time Personal Carers to join our Southern Cross Care QLD family, based at our Residential Aged Care Home in Caloundra. Working under the direction of the Enrolled & Registered Nurses, you will be providing person-centred, high-quality care to our residents. You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and maturity to provide personal care to our residents, including bathing, dressing, toileting and other support services depending on the individual residents' needs. Be a part of a care team where compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional clinical and personal care to our residents every day.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred, high-quality care to residents under the direction of Enrolled and Registered Nurses
* Deliver personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting and other support services as needed
* Contribute to a compassionate and empathetic care environment
What we offer
* Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options
* Shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle
* Opportunity to join a supportive purpose-driven organisation
* Great staff culture
* Ongoing individualised training
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and Thrive (access 50% of earned wages early)
What you bring to the role
* Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
* Medication Assist Competency (desirable)
* Understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities
* Dedication to caring for older people to live their best lives
* Ability to work well within a team and a friendly, approachable manner
* Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
* Flexibility with availability of days and shift times
About Southern Cross Care Queensland
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross. It has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
We are committed to building communities where best lives are lived, and our culture program Known & Loved helps staff build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How to apply
If you are a Personal Carer ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. If you have any queries about the recruitment process or the role, please contact us.
Equal Opportunity
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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