Want to become a Personal Carer but don’t have the qualifications? We’re offering a fully funded training program to complete your Certificate III while you work - apply now! Earn While You Learn Program Personal Carer Trainee | Blue Care | Townsville Mount Louisa Aged Care Facility Employment Status: Permanent Part time positions Location: Townsville Mount Louisa Aged Care Facility Remuneration: $32.07 p/hr Super Not for Profit Tax Benefits (Increases your take home pay) Penalties & Allowances Employee Discounts The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income! We’ll connect you with government funding so you complete the certificate at no cost! (valued at approx. $3650) Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Personal Carer Trainee you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together. Your part in our BlueCare team: As a Personal Carer Trainee you’ll provide care to your clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include: Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times and general mobility Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan Supporting with community based recreational and social activities What makes a difference for us? Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain Employee Benefits: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services App ropriately and immediatel y address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position . For additional support and to meet our RAP Team , email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
