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Reference Number 11444
Position Title Care Companion
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Department John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community
Location John Wesley Gardens K-ESS
Classification Blue Care / WMQ Care & Support Employees Enterprise Agreement 2013 - CSE Support Employee Level 3
Hours per Fortnight 30
Position Summary

Care Companion 

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, 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 aged care facility are currently seeking a number of experienced Care Companions to work on a permanent part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

  1. Align ones workplace behaviour in accordance with the principles, values and Mission of the organisation.
  2. To work as part of a team to provide catering, cleaning and personal care in a home like environment for residents, their family and friends.
  3. To assist residents to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence, dignity, privacy and quality of life.
  4. To report to Nurse Manager, RN, and/or Supervisor.
  5. To recognise health and environmental hazards and be proactive in corrective action.
  6. To contribute to the assessment process of residents including documentation.
  7. To be an active participant in continuous quality improvement environment.             
  8. To participate in Workplace Health and Safety, infection control and training as required.

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 Rachel Miller on 3151 6500 or via email johnwesleygardens@wmq.org.au 

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland:


Working alongside people who love what they do

Above Award pay

Salary Packaging

Income Protection

Product Discounts

Travel Discounts

Access to discounted holiday units

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.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  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 enhance remuneration.

Essential Requirements Essential: Certificate III Aged Care
Essential: Must be available to work a minimum of 4 night duty shifts per fortnight.
Contact Person Rachel MILLER
Contact Number (07) 3151 6500
Contact Email johnwesleygardens@wmq.org.au
Closing Date 01/10/2019
Position Description
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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.