Personal Care Worker

Seasons Living is a privately owned Retirement Living and Aged Care provider. We have various locations across Queensland and are looking for the best people to help make a difference as we create safe, vibrant, and caring communities where people can age with independence, comfort, and grace.

Our Values

Integrity: acting with honesty and fairness, we inject our best into everything we do; and believe in what we stand for.

Collaboration: we work together, communicating positively and openly, to support each other in achieving our goals.

Accountability: we show up and do what we say, taking full accountability for our actions.

Respect: we embrace diversity in our characteristics, skills, and experiences, and recognise each other’s strengths.

Empathy: we listen, communicate with kindness and lead with our hearts.

Seasons is seeking a competent, caring and reliable Personal Care Worker to join our Caloundra community on a casual basis. Seasons provides care and services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and as such we have a variety of shifts available and are seeking candidates who have availability to be on call for both AM/PM shifts. 

Core Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, in a manner that encourages choice and independence.
• Ensure the privacy, confidentially and dignity of clients and residents.
• Identify and promptly report any changes in resident health conditions, care and service preferences and take appropriate action as required. 
• Maintain records and documentation to a high standard that comply with DVA and HCP requirements and Seasons policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrate Seasons’ core values in all interactions with clients and their families.
• Ensure medications are administered, documented, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations and Seasons policies and procedures.
• Work closely with senior clinicians (Registered and Enrolled Nurses) to report medication errors or concerns and seek further advice. 
• Ensure incidents or hazards are immediately reported, and appropriate response is taken to situations of risk or potential risk to health and safety.
• Participate in professional development and education opportunities to further develop care skills and understanding. 
• Actively support and develop relationships with individuals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

Top Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in aged care, preferably in a residential setting (desirable).
• Strong commitment to person-centred care, promoting choice and independence to residents. 
• Well-developed written, verbal communication and mathematical skills with the ability to manage and share information effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and take actions to meet resident’s needs and expectations. 
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

Requirements

• Certificate III Individual Support or equivalent qualification (Aged Care/Community Care)
• Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Pre-employment screening (National Police History Check, NDIS).
• Adhere to mandatory vaccination requirements (Public Health Directions).
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• Open drivers’ license.