Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)Access to NFP salary packaging to increase your take home payWe have casual positions available for Care Assistants supporting our clients across Townsville: North to Hinchinbrook Shire, South to Burdekin Shire and West to Woodstock/Majors Creek.Your RoleAs a care assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients.
Your tasks will include:Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plansAssisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independenceAttending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activitiesAssisting clients with their medication requirementsWorking as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' careYour AttributesWe're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives, you have:A warm and caring natureA genuine interest in helping clients live their best life in their own homeA positive attitude towards health and wellbeingThe flexibility to work a varied rosterHow You'll BenefitYou'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:NFP salary packaging and entertainment and meals card totalling $18,550 per yearUniform and laundry allowancePaid kms and travel time between clientsEmployee Assistance ProgramRole RequirementsCurrent Police Screening CertificateCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Working with Children Check (Blue Card)Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community CareA reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insuranceCurrent Queensland driver's licenceCurrent First Aid & CPR CertificatesProof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)Welcoming AllWe welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender.
Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it.
This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.Ozcare is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting Queenslanders.We offer a comprehensive range of residential aged care, home care, retirement living, hospital, disability and respite care, nursing, allied health and dementia advisory and support services.Our caring workforce of over 4,000 staff and 250 volunteers proudly service thousands of clients every day from 47 locations across Queensland.The reason we love our jobs is our clients.
Seeing them live independent, happy and connected lives is what drives us.
If you genuinely love helping others, join our mission to make a difference.
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