Care Assistant

$43.66 per hour plus shift penalty rates

Casual positions available

Experienced and entry level positions available

Ozcarehas casual opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients at our beautiful Villa Vincent - TownsvilleAged Care Facility.

Your Role

As a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

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

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

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

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care

Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

Good computer and mobile device skills

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.

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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.

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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