Domestic Care Worker

Our Location: Rockhampton, Queensland is a fantastic place to live due to its warm climate, welcoming community, and stunning natural surroundings. With easy access to the Capricorn Coast, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and lush national parks. The city also boasts a strong local identity, a vibrant cultural scene, and a diverse economy, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

What’s in it for you?

• $31.13/hour + Penalties + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading
• NFP Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card– https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Enjoy online + in-store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia https://www.bluelightcard.com.au/
• Onsite Parking
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits - https://www.benestar.com/
• Onsite & Online professional development and program opportunities
• Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle
• Be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation with Award-winning culture programs

Your Role: Our Domestic Care Workers provide essential care services to our residents in support of our Personal Care Workers. You will build strong relationships with our residents, families and team contributing the optimisation of resident choice allowing them to live their best lives.

What you will do:

• Providing basic mobility assistance such as walking with a resident or propelling their wheelchair
• Assisting with the delivery of meals and removal of dishes/meal trays
• Supervising residents in a memory support unit
• Stocking resident’s individual continence bags
• Applying moisturizing skin creams
• Assisting residents with glasses, hearing and other aids
• Cleaning resident rooms and laundry duties
• Providing emotional support to residents and assisting their families/visitors
• Assisting residents to attend activities and do things that are of interest to them

What you will bring:

• Currently hold an NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain) – MANDATORY - https://www.workerscreening.qld.gov.au/
• Unlimited working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
• Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion and Empathy
• An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)

Who we are: At PresCare we aim to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that are rich with the senses of home. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a resident-first approach, while maintaining safety and quality in everything we do to promote a safe place for residents and the workforce. Our goal is to work together to achieve together by using our resources wisely.

Interested? Apply now, we would love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to shortlist applications upon receipt and close this vacancy once a suitable applicant has accepted an offer of employment.

To learn more about us visit: https://www.prescare.org.au/careers/