Overview
Care Assistant - Whitsunday's Region - Mackay
Smart mobile phone supplied + paid travel time between clients.
Ozcare has part time opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients across the Whitsunday's region.
Responsibilities
Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans
Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence
Attending to clients\' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities
Assisting clients with their medication requirements
Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients\' care
Your Attributes
A warm and caring nature
The willingness to go the extra mile
A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
The flexibility to work a varied roster
How You\'ll Benefit
5 weeks annual leave as standard
Annual leave loading
Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
Uniform and laundry allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid kilometres and travel time between clients
Role Requirements
Current Police Screening Certificate
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care
Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
Current Queensland driver\'s licence
A reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance
Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
We\'re hiring smiles Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Ozcare
Ozcare is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting Queenslanders. We offer a comprehensive range of residential aged care, home care, retirement living, hospital, disability and respite care, nursing, allied health and dementia advisory and support services. Our caring workforce of over 4,000 staff and 250 volunteers proudly service thousands of clients every day from 47 locations across Queensland. The reason we love our jobs is our clients. Seeing them live independent, happy and connected lives is what drives us. If you genuinely love helping others, join our mission to make a difference.
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