Personal Carer Traineeship (Residential) – NEW Earn While You Learn Program
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Salary: $31.21 per hour (minimum 30 hours a fortnight)
Position: Personal Carer Traineeship - Residential | Blue Care | Bluehaven Aged Care Facility
* Employment Status: Permanent Part-time positions offering a minimum of 15 hours per week.
* Location: Ingham Bluehaven Aged Care Facility
* Remuneration: $31.21 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay)
* The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income! We’ll connect you with government funding so you complete the certificate at no cost! (valued at approx. $3650)
The Role:
Once fully qualified, you’ll provide care to clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:
* Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times, and general mobility
* Providing care in accordance with individualised Care Plans
* Supporting community-based recreational and social activities
While completing your certificate, you will undertake these same duties with the guidance of a qualified Personal Carer.
What you’ll need:
* Basic experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.
* NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
* Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
* Full right to work in Australia
Supporting you to support others.
We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 65 years. Everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice, and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
* Support to complete a Certificate 3 through workplace-based training
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* Access to salary packaging, meal, and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax-free, as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for meal and entertainment benefits
* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers
* 9 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values, and a commitment to serving others
* Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family.
Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today.
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Personal Carer Residential?
* Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
* Are you currently enrolled in any study, including with a University or RTO?
* Have you enrolled in a traineeship before? If so, how many?
* Are you comfortable committing to 15 hours a week onsite at a minimum?
* Do you live locally or will you be relocating?
If you have a passion for caring and want to empower others to live fully, then we’d love to hear from you.
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