Personal Carer (Care Companion)

Personal Carer (Care Companion) | Blue Care | Sunrise Beach

• Employment Status: Permanent full-time and part-time positions available
• Location: Sunrise Beach Aged Care Facility 
• Remuneration: $31.62 p/hr + 11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances + Employee discounts 

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

Are you a compassionate, experienced individual ready to embark on a transformative journey within the world of aged care? Are you tired of the traditional approach to aged care living and looking to showcase your skillset within a brand-new facility with a redefined approach? Well look no further! We are thrilled to announce exciting and unique opportunities for our brand-new 102 bed Sunrise Beach facility, opening early 2024!

At the heart of our Sunrise facility, we are pioneering a fresh model of care that puts residents’ well-being and independence at the forefront. As part of our small household model of care, you’ll be part of creating a new way of living for our residents. We believe in the power of community and within the Sunrise Beach facility, our staff will be fully engaged in fostering social engagement, creating a true sense of community and empowering residents to live life on their terms, supporting their choices and preferences every step of the way.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our brand-new Sunrise Beach facility, to provide a new kind of premium aged care to our residents where choice, connection and exceptional care come together. If you are ready to drive our new facility to success and make a meaningful difference – we want to hear from you! 

What makes a difference for you? 

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living. 

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum 
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme 
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference  

Your part in our BlueCare team

As a Care Companion, you’ll provide care to your residents in accordance with the Household Model of Care, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include: 

• Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times, general mobility and laundry
• Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
• Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
• Advocating for the residents while providing them with choice, fostering skills and encouraging engagement

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us? 

• Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support, or an equivalent qualification 
• Assisting clients with medication (HLTHS006)
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.