AddressAbout Us
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 are offering Permanent Part Time hours, seeking applications from Personal Carers for current vacancies in the Buderim/Sunshine Coast region. Flexibility to work various shifts is ideal. Day-to-day you will:
- Work as part of a team to provide Personal Care in residents homes
- Assist residents to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence, dignity, privacy and quality of life
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of information about resident care and wellbeing through appropriate channels to the Registered/ Clinical Nurse or Facility Manager
- Take a proactive approach to the health and safety of residents, staff and visitors and share ideas for improvement
About You
Our Personal Carers are passionate about what they do, are driven by a career with purpose and vital to our model of care for all residents. For your application to be considered, we look for the following skills, qualifications and experience:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards)
- Excellent communication skills enabling you to communicate effectively with residents, team members and visitors
- Drivers license, car and comprehensive insurance
- Ability to understand and follow through with instructions, processes and procedures in a busy environment
- Basic knowledge of technology
Why Join Us
- 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
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.
