Job Description
Churches of Christ, Toowoomba Aged Care Service
Senior Personal Care Worker
Permanent, Part-time opportunity
About Us
We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life.
Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment that embodies respect, compassion, and faith. Join us in making a meaningful impact and becoming part of a legacy of care that changes lives for the better.
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
We Also Offer
Salary packaging.
5 weeks annual leave.
Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills.
Employee discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI etc).
Weekend loading.
A work culture that values you.
Our Employee Benefits
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,54+ p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,+00 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,64+ p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.
The importance of this role
The Senior Personal Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care to residents, while also assisting as a senior member of the care team to provide guidance and direction to other Personal Care Workers and Trainees.
In any one day you will be attending to the Medication Round, maybe supporting a new staff member on their buddy days, attending to a manual handling competency and supporting the team on shift with the daily care delivery.
In this role you will;
Coordinate the daily tasks and workloads of Personal Care Workers; conduct or facilitate buddy shifts to instruct and support new Personal Care Workers.
Ensure the provision of personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living, including e.g. mobility assistance to and from activities, meals, social outings and clinical care; provide medication assistance to residents.
Participate in the development and review of resident care plans; complete charting and report any observed changes to resident health to the Registered Nurse/Service Manager; ensure all necessary documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate ongoing planning and provision of care for residents, including reporting of incidents.
Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensure that all interaction with residents and their representatives are treated confidentially.
Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment.
Undertake food handling, preparation, cooking, cleaning, distribution and serving of meals to residents.
Provide support to and undertake and complete tasks as delegated by Registered Nurses.
Perform position responsibilities in accordance with the Positive Wellbeing Model of Care.
The Senior Personal Care Worker contributes as an integral member of the Seniors Living group and supports activities aligned with the strategic direction of and consistent with the mission and values of Churches of Christ.
Essential Certificates and Skills you will require;
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
Completion of the following units of competency: HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication.
Previous experience undertaking medication assistance as a Personal Care Worker within aged care.
To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. Please include your resume and a cover letter, outlining your qualifications, experience with buddy shifts and medication assistance and why you feel you would be a great Senior Personal Care Worker. For further information, please contact Riley Boston 0411 075 8+1.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received
Senior Personal Care Worker
Permanent, Part-time opportunity
About Us
We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life.
Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment that embodies respect, compassion, and faith. Join us in making a meaningful impact and becoming part of a legacy of care that changes lives for the better.
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
We Also Offer
Salary packaging.
5 weeks annual leave.
Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills.
Employee discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI etc).
Weekend loading.
A work culture that values you.
Our Employee Benefits
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,54+ p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,+00 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,64+ p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.
The importance of this role
The Senior Personal Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care to residents, while also assisting as a senior member of the care team to provide guidance and direction to other Personal Care Workers and Trainees.
In any one day you will be attending to the Medication Round, maybe supporting a new staff member on their buddy days, attending to a manual handling competency and supporting the team on shift with the daily care delivery.
In this role you will;
Coordinate the daily tasks and workloads of Personal Care Workers; conduct or facilitate buddy shifts to instruct and support new Personal Care Workers.
Ensure the provision of personal care and physical and emotional support to residents who require assistance with daily living, including e.g. mobility assistance to and from activities, meals, social outings and clinical care; provide medication assistance to residents.
Participate in the development and review of resident care plans; complete charting and report any observed changes to resident health to the Registered Nurse/Service Manager; ensure all necessary documentation is complete and accurate to facilitate ongoing planning and provision of care for residents, including reporting of incidents.
Maintain the personal dignity and privacy of all residents, their representatives and staff, and ensure that all interaction with residents and their representatives are treated confidentially.
Support and assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe and secure environment.
Undertake food handling, preparation, cooking, cleaning, distribution and serving of meals to residents.
Provide support to and undertake and complete tasks as delegated by Registered Nurses.
Perform position responsibilities in accordance with the Positive Wellbeing Model of Care.
The Senior Personal Care Worker contributes as an integral member of the Seniors Living group and supports activities aligned with the strategic direction of and consistent with the mission and values of Churches of Christ.
Essential Certificates and Skills you will require;
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
Completion of the following units of competency: HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication.
Previous experience undertaking medication assistance as a Personal Care Worker within aged care.
To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. Please include your resume and a cover letter, outlining your qualifications, experience with buddy shifts and medication assistance and why you feel you would be a great Senior Personal Care Worker. For further information, please contact Riley Boston 0411 075 8+1.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Personal Care Worker - Toowoomba position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in East Toowoomba offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
