Personal Care Attendant - Jandowae

Personal Care Attendant - Jandowae

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

About the Role

Based at Jandowae Home and Community Care, you will be responsible for the provision of quality care to the elderly and disabled.

The successful applicant will:

• Perform the duties of the Personal Care Attendant within an established and agreed framework according to individual care plans and work lists. This may vary and include duties such as domestic assistance, home maintenance, personal care, social support and transporting of clients depending on the needs of the client;
• Assist clients to be comfortable, independent, happy and secure in their home and the community;
• Ensure clients have a positive experience when using the service;
• Enable positive effective relationships to be established and be maintained both internally and externally; and
• Effectively solve problems and potential disputes in an empathetic and effective manner when required.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• compassion, empathy, patience and respect for clients and colleagues;
• a Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care Work);
• a Yellow Card or the willingness to obtain;
• a current Driver's Licence;
• a dedication towards delivering high quality service in all areas of work including, individual care plans, domestic assistance, home maintenance, personal care, social support and transporting of clients;
• excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in building positive relationships with clients and colleagues;
• high ethical standards and professionalism; 
• basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook; and
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Flexible part-time position
• Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Living in the Western Downs - please copy and paste the below URL into a browser:
  https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here/our-communities/living-in-the-western-downs/

If you have passion and a genuine desire to support residents who are a part of the community we serve, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. 

WDRC require each candidate for this position to complete a Pre-Employment Questionnaire (click 'Apply Now' for a copy of the declaration). Please upload your completed questionnaire in the qualifications section at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this position. Your application will only be considered if this form is complete.