About the Role
Join our team as a Personal Carer and embrace our holistic approach to care, building cherished relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.
As a Personal Carer you will be working as part of a compassionate and dedicated team providing the highest standard of person-centred care to our residents. In this role, you will join a care team where compassion and empathy accompany the delivery of exceptional clinical and personal care to our residents every day.
Under the leadership of the Enrolled & Registered Nurses, you will demonstrate sensitivity and maturity to provide personal care to our residents, including bathing, dressing, toileting and other support services depending on the individual resident's needs.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rates as per Southern Cross Care (Qld) - Aged Care Enterprise Agreement 2024 with starting rate of $33.20/h and above with applicable shift loadings depending on qualifications and experience
* Opportunity to join a supportive organization
* Great staff culture
* Ongoing individualised training
Requirements
* You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (desirable)
* Medication Assist Competency (desirable)
* You will have an understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities
* You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
* You will work well within a team environment and have a friendly approachable manner
* Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
* You will be required to work 38 hours per week, Monday to Sunday including (rotating) shift work as the facility operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
About Us
Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.