Personal Care Worker

Our Community: Our Alexandra Gardens facility is a 94-bed aged care community in Rockhampton, designed for a more personal, home-like experience. Divided into five smaller households, each with its own kitchen, lounge, and dining area, the single-level layout is filled with greenery and natural light. Built on values of compassion, grace, and inclusivity, it’s a place where residents truly feel at home.

Your Role: As a Personal Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive resident experience in providing a person-centred approach to care. You will foster a collaborative approach in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily needs and emotional wellbeing, essentially creating what we believe will enable older people to live their best lives. Duties Include:

• Care and services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Care Plan.
• Personal care, including but not limited to: Personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral and dental care and continence care.
• Mobility, including using aids and falls prevention.
• Eating and drinking, including awareness of special dietary requirements.
• Basic skin care including repositioning and application of skin creams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $30.49 to $33.27 per hour, Penalties, 12% Super, and Leave Loading
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment – https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Retail Benefits: Enjoy online + in store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia https://www.bluelightcard.com.au/
• Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits with TELUS Health
• Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organization
• Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognized for its award-winning culture programs

To be successful you will need:

• A Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent (or currently studying) - MANDATORY
• NDIS Worker Clearance – MANDATORY https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/
• Valid working rights - MANDATORY
• Be available to work between the hours of 0630-2230hrs
• Be available to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Experience in providing personal care in an aged care setting
• A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Compassionate and Empathetic nature

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.

Who we are: PresCare Alexandra Gardens is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national organisation with a unique vision to support not-for-profit aged care communities. 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.