Job Description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Personal Carer Traineeship | BlueCare | Community Care

Employment Status: Part Time - Max Term 24 Month (Permanent appointment at completion of Traineeship)

Located in: Townsville (South) & Surrounding

Areas Remuneration: $32.69 p-hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts

We’ll connect you with government funding, so you complete the certificate at no cost. Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare Want to become a Personal Carer but don't have the qualifications?

We're offering a fully funded training program to complete your Certificate III while you work! We're looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts.

About the role:

As a Personal Carer Trainee, you'll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life. You will spend your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes and supporting them with daily activities. In-home personal care includes daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry and ironing. Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan, supporting community-based recreational and social activities, and offering transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments.

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.

Role requirements:





- Current Australian Driver's Licence (Green Provisional minimum) - Essential
- Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work - Essential
- Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Employee Benefits:

- 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.
- 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:

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. 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.

Child Safe, Child Friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, secure & nurturing services for children. We will implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services. We will appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur. We abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding we are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

Diversity & inclusion

Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of 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. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email **************@ucareqld.com.au

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