Home Care Worker

Base Perm Rate up to $32.67 per hour for Cert III

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 more than 3,000, plus volunteers, operating in many locations to support tens of thousands of people each year. Join us in making a positive difference.

We are currently seeking permanent part-time Home Care Workers - Aged Care, to support our frail aged and elderly clients in their personal homes across North Brisbane suburbs, including Aspley, Chermside, Boondall, Albany Creek, Bracken Ridge, Mitchelton, Nundah, Taigum, Keperra, Clayfield, Arana Hills, Carseldine, and nearby surrounding suburbs. Being able to age well and enjoy life from the comfort of home is important for our aged care clients. Whether it's a helping hand around the house and garden, or support to get out and about in the community and connect with others, you'll be supporting our clients in day-to-day activities.

What we can offer you:

• Base pay rate of $32.67 (for Cert III qualified) + penalties + loadings.
• 12% superannuation (higher than the statutory 11.5%).
• Increase your take-home (net) pay by salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a., covering everyday expenses and bills (up to $15,900 p.a.) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 p.a.).
• Paid KM's and travel time between client visits.
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings, penalties, and allowances.
• Permanent roles with consistent rosters and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you throughout your employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, caring, and values-based culture.

Overview of the role:

• Support clients in their personal homes with domestic assistance, cleaning, social and recreational visits, transport, personal care, running errands, and preparing meals.
• Use your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based social and recreational outings.

What you need:

• Desirable, but not essential, completed or enrolled in an industry-relevant Certificate III or higher qualification.
• Completed industry-related placement hours and/or paid employment experience as a Care Worker, Support Worker, or in a Nursing role, or 3 months paid experience in a Cleaning role.
• Australian Working Rights
• Australian Driver's License
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
• Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply)
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• Australian Criminal History Screening Check (or willing to apply)

We encourage you to click "apply" now and start the role application process.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Aged Care Worker?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Due to some of our clients' personal care preferences, we may need to disclose the gender of our Support Workers to clients in advance of care. Please advise whether you identify as female, male, or other?
• Do you have your own car registered in QLD?
• Can you list your suburb and your availability for shifts across a 7-day period?