Care Worker - Gympie Region 

About the Company

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, with more than 50 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year.  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                       

About the Role

WMQ's Community Care Program is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Care Workers in the Gympie and surrounding region to join our team on a casual basis.  This role is primarily responsible for providing quality care services to clients in their own homes in accordance with their care plan. 

Our services run 7 days a week 365 days a year. We require flexibility to work shifts between the hours of 6:00am up until 9:00pm. The successful applicants will be able to work with minimum supervision and be adaptable within their availability to suit and meet client needs.

Key Duties Include

• Personal care (showering/dressing)
• Continence management
• 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 case manager or coordinator.
• Comprehensively insured Motor Vehicle, Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive and use own vehicle (if required) in the course of work

Company Culture

As a Wesley Mission Queensland team member, you will be a part of a community of over 2,400 employees and 1,500 volunteers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we support.

Your decision to work for Wesley Mission Queensland will help to achieve our vision of a compassionate, just, and inclusive society for all.

We believe strongly in our values of integrity, respect, empowerment, hope, justice, compassion and innovation and you can expect them to be a part of your day at work.

Benefits

Salary sacrificing
Income Protection
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours
Working alongside people who love what they do

APPLY

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For more information, please contact Kelly Olsen 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.