Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference. We are currently seeking experienced Casual Home Care Workers to support our Pechey Place Respite Cottage in Albany Creek , with opportunities to also pick up shifts supporting clients in the community across St Lucia, Taringa, Spring Hill and Teneriffe . About Pechey Place Respite Cottage: Pechey Place is a small, home-style respite cottage that supports older adults who require short-term stays while their usual carers take a break, travel, or when additional support is needed following hospital stays. The cottage accommodates up to four guests at a time and operates 365 days a year with staff onsite 24 hours a day. What we can offer: Casual flexibility - covering planned and unplanned leave Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community shifts Paid training on commencement and ongoing development Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety and support Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values Your responsibilities: Cooking meals and supporting kitchen routines General household duties including cleaning, laundry and vacuuming Assisting guests with personal care , such as showering and daily routines Medication assistance in accordance with care plans Supporting guests with social engagement and activities Transporting clients to appointments or community outings Creating a safe, welcoming and home-like environment for guests during their stay Workers need to be confident, adaptable and able to work independently . What you need: Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Aged Care or related field Experience working in aged care, home care or disability support Ability to work independently in a small team environment Flexibility to work casual shifts across days, evenings, weekends and sleepovers , sometimes at short notice A genuine passion for supporting older adults Essential to have: Australian Working Rights Australian Driver's License Qld Motor Vehicle Registration Willing to obtain: Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment Provide CPR Statement of Attainment NDIS Worker Screening Check Blue Card Australian Criminal History Screening Check (within 6 months) If this sounds like the right fit for you, click “ Apply ” to start your application. Our team will be in touch with successful applicants. The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
