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Reference Number 12480
Position Title Care Companion
Employment Type Permanent Part Time, Casual
Department John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community
Location John Wesley Gardens K-ESS
Classification Care & Support Employees EA - CSE Care Employee Level 3
Hours per Fortnight 40
Position Summary

Care Companion

 

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

John Wesley Gardens is a state of the art community that offers premiere aged care living at its finest. Our residents are our priority and are provided excellent Customer Service and the best of care from our friendly, professional staff. The home has 138 beds, a Chapel, Wifi access, spacious gardens and Cafe facilites. 

We are seeking passionate Care Companions with proven ability to work as part of a team, provide high quality care in a professional manner and will embrace our Philosophy and our Values. 

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

  1. Build positive relationships with care recipients, families and colleagues.
  2. Contribute to the warmth and welcoming culture of the Home
  3. Work as part of a team to provide catering, cleaning and personal care in a neighbourhood/community like environment for care recipients.
  4. Assist care recipients to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence, dignity, privacy and quality of life.

 

 

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.

For more information, please contact Belinda Price via email at BPrice@wmq.org.au

 

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

Working alongside people who love what they do
Salary Packaging

Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Employee Assistance Program

 

 

 Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.

Essential Requirements Essential: Must have a current Drivers licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Contact Person Belinda PRICE
Contact Number
Contact Email BPrice@wmq.org.au
Closing Date 17/12/2021
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.