Support Workers – Dementia Together Team

2 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia CatholicCare Central Queensland Full time
  • Permanent Part Time Position - $32.74/hr – Unqualified | $33.82/hr – Qualified
  • Generous salary sacrificing benefits
  • Guaranteed weekly minimum hours and flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting people living with dementia? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact on individuals and their families?

The Dementia Together program is growing From our initial program - Dementia Together Retreats, we've expanded and are offering respite services, group activities and advanced care planning support, and now we're looking for compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join us on a permanent basis.

What's Involved?

As a Dementia Together Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide dementia-specific respite for clients and their families, including scheduled overnight stays.
  • Attend and support group respite activities and Dementia Together retreats (overnight attendance may be required).
  • Offer meaningful engagement, emotional support, and practical assistance to clients living with dementia.
  • Travel within the diocese as needed to support clients in different locations.
  • Maintain clear and accurate progress notes, incident reports, and risk documentation.

We're looking for people who:

Understand the unique needs of people living with dementia.

Are caring, patient, and great at observing what works well for clients.

Can provide dementia-specific respite, including rostered overnight stays.

Are willing to travel within the diocese to support clients from time to time.

Can attend group respite activities and Dementia Together retreats (overnight stays may be required).

Maintain accurate progress notes and incident/risk reporting.

To join our team, you'll need the following:

(We can support you in completing these if you don't have them yet)

CHCAGE011 – Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (or relevant updated qualification), or willingness to obtain.

Certificate III in Individual Support or willingness to obtain.

Assist Clients with Medication competency or willingness to obtain.

Be available for overnight support on a semi-regular basis.

What's in it for you?

  • Training & Support – We invest in your skills and knowledge.
  • Meaningful Work – Help people with dementia live well and support their families.
  • Variety – Work in different settings, meet new people, and make a real impact.

Why Join CatholicCare?

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals and families across the Rockhampton Diocese—from Mackay to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach. Rooted in Christian values and Catholic Social Justice principles, we welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Don't Wait – Apply today and start your journey with a supportive team that's making real change in local communities.

Submit your resume

Include a short cover letter outlining your interest and availability

NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

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