Personal Carer

About Us: The Toowoomba Hospice is Toowoomba's only purpose built palliative care facility. We are a small, not for profit organisation supporting clients with a terminal illness at the end of their lives.

For more information on our facility and the services we offer please see out website's About Us page

About the Role:

The Hospice is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced personal care assistant for a casual position. As a Personal Carer for the Toowoomba Hospice your duties would include the provision of high quality care to our clients and their families. Additional duties may include housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care to clients and assisting the registered nurse on duty.

As the Hospice is a 24hr facility we require Personal Carers who are able to work a variety of shifts, morning, afternoon and night duty, throughout the week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care and services which align with the Toowoomba Hospice principles, values and Mission.
• Be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst also being confident with working autonomously as required reporting to the RN or supervisor on duty throughout the shift.
• Be able to assist palliative clients at the end of their lives with personal care services and care planning in conjunction with the Registered Nurse, as well as domestic duties and food preparation as required.
• Work within you scope of practice and expertise being aware of WH&S commitments and concerns as well as participating in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Remain up to date with mandatory education and training.
• Attend regular staff meeting relevant to your role. 

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Certificate III in Aged and Disability Support
• At least 5 years experience in a similar field 
• Current Police Check 
• The ability to work as part of a small team and take direction as required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to provide person-centred and consumer-directed care
• Demonstrated experience with personal care, medications, hoists & other manual handling equipment.

The Hospice is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and encourage all suitable applicants, including First Nations peoples, to apply for this position or any other suitable position within the Hospice. ​In addition to this, the Hospice is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, disability, religious identity or beliefs. 

If you are interested in applying for this position please email your cover letter and a resume to; attention Alanna Steyn.

We look forward to hearing from you!