Personal Support Worker jobs in Brisbane QLD

• Competitive payrates + Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrifice options
• Supportive purpose driven organisation
• Conveniently located in Holland Park

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care is seeking Part-time Personal Carers to join the care team at our Duhig Village Residential Aged Care Home in Holland Park.

Working under the direction of our Registered and Enrolled Nurses, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes the dignity, independence and wellbeing of our residents. You will deliver compassionate, respectful and individualised support with daily living activities, including personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility assistance, while responding to each resident's unique needs and preferences. Your caring approach and commitment to building meaningful relationships will help create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment where residents can thrive.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.
• We have various shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join a supportive organisation.
• Great staff culture.
• Ongoing individualised training.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).
• Purpose driven organisation.

What will you bring to the role?

• You will hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Medication Assist Competency (desirable)
• You will have an understanding of Aged Care and Residents rights and responsibilities
• You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
• You will work well within a team environment and have a friendly approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
• You must be flexible with your availability of days and shift times

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.