The Opportunity To provide high standard personal care services to older community members who require support to continue to live in their own homes. About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver services to clients in alignment with their care plan and schedule. Provide high quality caring services to clients including assistance with personal hygiene, getting dressed, administering medication, taking clients to appointments, and providing social support. Perform general cleaning and other household tasks. Accurately record progress notes for all client services. Promptly inform nursing staff of any changes to a client’s health or living environment. Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility, and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information. Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets. Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required. Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required. Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory Willingness to undergo a Federal Police Check Current NDIS Worker Check Current class C drivers licence ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory Demonstrated experience in caring for aged and/or disabled persons Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills together with the ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision Willingness to undertake training as nominated by Council and/or obtain a Certificate III in Aged Care Excellent understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices Desirable Certificate III in Aged Care or similar How to Apply Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500 . Applications close: 24 September 2025
