Ozcare has multiple permanent part-time opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients within the Emerald region (servicing Capella and the surrounding area).Your Role
As a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans

Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence

Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities

Assisting clients with their medication requirements

Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' care

Your Attributes
We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives. You have:

A warm and caring nature

The willingness to go the extra mile

A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit
You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

$37.34 per hour + Access to Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging, Novated Leases + Meal Entertainment Card

5 weeks annual leave as standard + 14% annual leave loading

Reimbursement for kilometres driven ($1.14 per KM) and travel time between clients

Private health insurance discounts





Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

Candidates with availability to work a roster within Monday to Friday are highly desirable.

In possession of a reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance

Vehicle must be protected, well-maintained, and suitably accessible to support clients with varying mobility needs to enter and exit comfortably.

Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough).

Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within past 3 years)

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability) or equivalent

Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

Current Queensland driver's licence

Good computer & mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives. Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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