Caregiver Extraordinaire

3 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia beBeeCompassionate Full time $73,520 - $77,760

Empowering Lives: A Compassionate Career in Community Care

 

At the heart of our organization, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in their own homes. As a Personal Carer, you will play a vital role in empowering our clients to live fully, independently, and with dignity.

Job Description

We seek passionate and compassionate individuals who share our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support services. As a Personal Carer, you will be responsible for providing personalized care and assistance to our clients, enabling them to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver personalized care and support to clients living in their own homes, promoting their independence and well-being.
  • Establish strong relationships with clients, their families, and other stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
  • Provide emotional support, companionship, and advocacy, helping clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues to enhance the quality of care and support services.
Requirements

To succeed in this rewarding role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

  • Certificate III Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
  • Current Australian driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and their families.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20kg, with physical demands of the role requiring moderate to heavy exertion.

Employee Benefits

  • Salary packaging for everyday living expenses and meal entertainment, allowing you to save tax and increase your take-home pay.
  • Recognition and rewards platform, offering employee discounts, annual awards celebrations, wellbeing programs, and employee assistance programs.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to government schemes.
  • Diversity and inclusive leave, providing paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options for those celebrating significant cultural events.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth, working with one of Australia's most trusted community and residential care providers.
About Us

We are part of a leading community care provider, committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization. Our services cater to children, with measures in place to prevent child abuse and neglect. We prioritize reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples.