Position Summary |
Care Worker
About the Company
At Wesley Mission QLD we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate in. We put the client at the heart of everything we do with over 100 years of experience in delivering Disability, Aged Care and Mental Health Services.
As a Not For Profit organisation, everything we do is for purpose and not profit. All funds that we receive are invested back into our community services and programs, which provide vital assistance to people throughout Queensland. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au
WMQ Community Care Program is seeking Care Workers for our Community In Home Care team. Working across multiple client locations on the Southside of Brisbane, you will require a broad range of skills and knowledge and be able to maintain flexibility with your working hours. All applicants MUST have a comprehensively insured Motor Vehicle, Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive and use own vehicle in the course of work.
Key Duties Include
· Personal care (showering/dressing) · Assistance with meals · Domestic Assistance (cleaning) · Shopping · Assistance with transport for medical appointments · Social activities · Carer support · In home respite care and access to other services and any other tasks as stated in the care plan.
Skills and Experience
· Certificate III in the field of Aged Care, Disability or Mental Health or equivalent/relevant qualifications. (We will consider applicants working towards these qualifications) · Ability to provide excellent, flexible and holistic care to a variety of customers with varying needs. · Understand and commitment to the principles and practices of privacy, confidentiality and professional boundaries in relation to all customers and staff. · To record and submit daily tasks and timesheets accurately (i.e. in live time) via the ComCare system. · Ability to report changes in a customer's condition, needs or other relevant information to the customer's care leader.
Benefits
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay! Product Discounts Travel Discounts Access to discounted holiday units Employee Assistance Program Flexible working hours Working alongside people who love what they do
How To Apply
Applications are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au or simply hit the apply now button at the top of the page by 4pm of the closing date. For more information please contact Kelly Olsen via email at kolsen@wmq.org.au
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 permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.
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