Personal Care Assistant – Casual

About the role

Respect is looking for a compassionate, hands-on Personal Care Assistant to join its team at CWA House, a residential aged care home in Oakey, Queensland. The position is casual and requires flexibility to work AM, PM, night and weekend shifts. You will provide person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care, meals, mobility and social connection.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care, supporting daily activities while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with meals, feeding, grooming, hygiene, mobility and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide companionship and encourage social and emotional engagement.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, report changes promptly, and help keep the environment safe, clean and comfortable.
• Work with the team, communicate effectively and keep accurate, confidential care records.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent qualification).
• Current National Police Certificate and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain them).
• Ability to meet the legislative requirements for Aged Care Worker Screening.
• Reliable, committed and passionate about person-centred care; experience in residential aged care is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a supportive team environment.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive workplace with meaningful work.
• Opportunities to build a long-term career in aged care.
• Salary packaging including up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.