Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, qualified Community Care Workers.
Bring your compassion and skills to our team in a role where even the small things you do make a difference. You will work one on one with clients in their home and community supporting their confidence to live independently as they choose! As a Care Worker you will complete activities that include:
Location: Gympie and Surrounding Areas
* In home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry & ironing
* Providing care in accordance with Clients Care Plan
* Support with Social and community engagement
* Assistance with transport of clients for shopping and appointments
What makes a difference for us:
* Certificate III in Individual Support or similar
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Proof of comprehensively insured and registered motor vehicle
* Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Why Join Us?
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
* Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
* Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
* Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
* Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as a Community Care Worker?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
* Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
* Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
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