Main characteristics
- Company
- St Vincents Care Services
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
As a Personal Care Worker you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Service, Toowoomba.What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.
Things that work for us:Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification is essentialAbility to commit to Permanent Night Duty shiftsExperience in an aged care environmentPersonal care provision that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of our organisationExperience providing services and activities centred around client needs including grooming, showering, mobility, meals, toileting, social activitiesHigh level of customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and excellent communication skillsAbility to follow directives as per care planUnderstanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilitiesCurrent flu and COVID-19 vaccination and National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months)NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Things that work for you:Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumOpportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community care spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.
At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Reconciliation Action Plan
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [Apply online]
COVID-19 Plan
We are humbly proud that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, through dedication, unwavering commitment, considered planning and teamwork, we have maintained an extremely safe COVID-19 environment, protecting our vulnerable residents entrusted to our care.
This position is subject to Commonwealth and State government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Interested? Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at [Apply online]
No agencies please.
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