• Join an organisation that truly makes a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Discounts available through our large network of retail partners.
• Casual roles available for great work and life balance.

Personal Care Worker

Churches of Christ, Fair Haven Aged Care Service, Maryborough  

Permanent Part Time/ Casual Opportunity  

Imagine a Career with Churches of Christ  

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse Not-For-Profit organisations. We are proud to support more than 25,000 Australians through our aged care, foster & kinship care, youth & family support, social housing and Christian faith services.  

Everything we do at Churches of Christ is guided by our values, and we are committed to ensuring our thousands of team members feel valued and supported every day.  

We offer a range of employee benefits including:  

• Five weeks annual leave, with the possibility of purchasing more;  
• Employee Recognition program that recognises staff and their dedication each year;  
• Employee Discount program, through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JBHIFI etc);  
• Opportunities for professional development;  
• Employee Assistance Program;  
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.  

About the Role  

We are currently looking for Personal Care Workers to join a team of dedicated professionals who all work together to provide high-quality care for residents. In this role you will be assisting residents in daily living activities that meet their individual physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs.  

In this varied role, your day-to-day tasks may include:  

• Participating in the development and review of resident/client care plans, including completing charting and reporting any observed changes of a resident's health to the Registered Nurse;  
• Undertaking and completing a number of different tasks, as delegated by the Registered Nurse;  
• Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensuring that all interactions are treated confidentially;  
• Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment.  

About You  

You are an empathetic, kind and caring person that is passionate about aged care. You are resident focused and enjoy taking the time to get to know the residents to provide the best possible care. As a positive individual, you are eager and willing to learn and support team members where you can.  

Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally, should include:  

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or willingness to obtain.  
• Completion of HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication unit of competency and experience assisting with medication (Qualified Applicants);  
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including morning afternoons and nights across a 7-day week;  
• Current National Police and NDIS Screening Check or the ability to obtain.  

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.  

To apply  

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Melinda Andersen on 07 4122 5600  

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.  

Applications will be assessed as received