AddressJob Title:Personal Care Assistant
Location: Tully, Far North Queensland, Australia
Company Name: Tully Nursing Home Inc
About us
Tully Nursing Home is a community owned not-for-profit Aged Care facility offering permanent and respite residential care. We operate a 72-bed facility in the township of Tully on the Cassowary Coast of Far North Queensland. Situated between Cairns and Townsville, our town is near Mission Beach, the gateway to Bedarra Island, Dunk Island, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Our Nursing Home is a caring homelike environment that upholds a strong focus on providing quality, compassionate and meaningful care services by experienced and friendly staff.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care for our residents. We prioritise dignity, respect, and holistic wellbeing in all our interactions, ensuring that our residents feel valued, supported, and empowered to live fulfilling lives.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Personal Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential care and support to our residents, ensuring their comfort, safety and wellbeing. This role involves assisting with daily activities, Personal Care, and companionship.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
· Provide mobility support and help with transferring residents from bed to wheelchair, chair etc.
- Assist with meal feeding
· Monitor and report changes in residents’ health and well-being to Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Care Manager.
· Engaged residents in social and recreation activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
· Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, including making beds and tidying rooms.
· Follow care plans and ensure residents’ individual needs are met.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care)
- Current First Aid & CPR
- National Disability Worker Screening Card (NDIS) (or willingness to obtain).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude toward residents.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, public holidays and night shift.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2600 in entertainment per year.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected salary: $29 - $33 per hour
