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Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, qualified Care Workers across Brisbane, specifically St Lucia, Toowong, Newstead as well as areas of North Brisbane from Everton Park upto Kallangur.
Bring your compassion and skills to our team in a role where even the small things you do make a difference. Experience great work life balance with flexible part time and casual hours available.
You will work one on one with clients in their home and community and confidence to work independently is a must.
Ongoing support from your Team Leader, dedicated rostering and home care mentor team will ensure quality services are provided to allow clients to maintain their habits, activities and be as independent as they choose. Some of our standard services include:*
*Assistance with personal care and medication
*Social support and community engagement
*Light housekeeping
*Shopping
*Assistance with transport
About you
Certificate III in Individual Support or similar
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proof of comprehensively insured and registered motor vehicle
Current QLD Driver's Licence
Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination including the recent booster
Why Join Us
Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:
* Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
* Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
* Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
* Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
* Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy
Wesley Mission Queensland offers new employees joining Residential Aged Care, Community Aged Care, Hopewell Hospice, Hummingbird House, NDIS Community Support and Specialist Disability Accommodation teams a bonus of $250 at commencement and $500 at 12 months. To find out if you are eligible, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at *******@wmq.org.au
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
