Personal Care Worker

Provides short-term care that seeks to optimise functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay. TCP is goal-orientated, time-limited and therapy focused. It provides older people with packages of services that include low intensity therapy, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as social work, nursing support or personal care. It seeks to enable older people to return home after a hospital stay rather than enter residential care prematurely.

The program facilitates a continuum of care form older people who have completed their hospital episode, including acute and subacute care (e.g. rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management) and who need more time and support to decide on their long-term aged care options.

About the role:

The Personal Care Worker works within the Transition Care Program (TCP) in community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, supporting the Clinical multi-disciplinary team to provide rehabilitation therapy to frail aged clients post an acute hospital stay. In particular this position provides personal, domestic, shopping and transport to the clients while they are on the TCP program.

About you:

• While not mandatory, a relevant Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience. Highly desirable a Certificate IV in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Be a great team player.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $75,408 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $31.24 - $33.33 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G648609

Applications close: Sunday, 27 July 2025

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We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

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