Job description
We are looking for passionate, committed people who have a genuine drive to make a difference. In return, you’ll enjoy working as part of a supportive, close-knit team and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a growing industry.
From our humble beginnings in 1958 as a small group of local people gathering to help others in their community to where we stand today, as one of Queensland’s largest providers of social services, we care about people in ways that help them live their fullest lives. As part of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, we support tens of thousands of people from the Gold Coast to Hervey Bay, out to Kingaroy, and everywhere in between.
Being able to age well and enjoy life from the comfort of home is really important for our aged care clients. Whether it’s a helping hand around the house and garden, or support to get out and about in the community and connect with others, you’ll enjoy walking alongside our clients to ensure they enjoy a full and active life for many years to come. We have opportunities for support workers to join our Team in the South West Area. Focusing on the suburbs of Darra, Goodna, Springfield, Raceview, and Ipswich.
Rewards and benefits
As a Centacare Support Worker, you’ll enjoy walking alongside our aged care clients to support their needs and aspirations and enjoy life from the comfort of their own home. This could mean support with personal care, domestic assistance, social visits, transport, running errands, preparing meals and support to enjoy hobbies and interests.
- Salary Packaging: Individual options that benefit you.
- Paid KMs and Travel: Get paid for your Kilometres for any client visits and work-related activities.
- Comprehensive onboarding program: Step into your new career with Centacare
- Ongoing training and development: Enjoy the confidence that comes from knowing you have the skills, knowledge, and support to do your job with confidence and keep our clients safe.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Work with an incredibly culturally diverse team
- Values Based Culture: The opportunity to work in an organisation that will values you.
- Employee Assistance Program: A wellness program designed to support you.
About Yourself
- Have a genuine interest and respect for the unique personalities, history, and values of our senior community members.
- Possess a compassionate, empathetic, and caring nature.
- Have excellent communication and time management skills.
- Are self-motivated, have a positive work ethic and are client-focused whilst working independently in clients’ homes.
- Display a positive attitude, are consistently reliable, honest always, adhere to safe work practices and understand and work within professional boundaries.
- The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks.
- Broad shift availability! The more available you are, the more work we can potentially offer you.
What you’ll need
- A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, (Aged Care, Home and Community Care) is essential
- A current Driver’s License
- A clean Driving records.
- A registered and reliable car with CTP Insurance
- A current Police Check
- Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or current Yellow Card)
- Current First Aid and CPR
If this sounds like you and you’re interested in joining our team, complete the application form!
If you have any further queries, please contact our People and Culture Team on 07 3255 7798 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Aged Care Support Worker – Darra enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 – 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.