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Personal Care Worker
part-time•City of Brisbane
About this role
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand-alone purpose-built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite.
Underpinned by the notion of creating a ‘warm embrace’ for children and their families, the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7hr scheduled and emergency specialist care short break stays; pain and symptom management; care at the end of life; and psychosocial support programs for the whole family. With strong connections locally, nationally and internationally with specialist paediatric palliative care services, Hummingbird House is an integrated community-based service delivering flexible child and family centred care.
Full-time and Part-time roles available
Why Join WMQ’s Hummingbird House Team?
Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more
Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
Friday Feast and Recharge – Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!!
Your Role as a Personal Care Worker
You’ll deliver person-centred holistic care and support to guests in care and their families by:
Delivering holistic care and support to guests and families within the hospice, following relevant care plans and under the supervision of the Clinical team
Supporting guests with all aspects of daily living, including but not restricted to, personal care, associated light domestic duties and social/community participation
Providing guests with a physically and emotionally secure environment and promote their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or other relevant qualification or experience in supporting people with illness/disability is essential.
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing and Working with Children check (Blue Card)
The ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism ensuring that the dignity and rights of guests and families are respected at all times
Proven high level teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve objectives and promote positive working relationships
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!
Experience working with families within a health setting and a commitment to the provision of family centred care
Essential Requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
Current First Aid and CRP certificates
What you'll do
- You will deliver person-centred holistic care and support to guests in care and their families, following relevant care plans. This includes assisting with daily living activities and promoting the overall wellbeing of guests.
About Wesley Mission Queensland
Since 1907, Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) has been helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities. Previously as a mission activity born of the Albert Street Uniting Church, WMQ is a not-for-profit providing community support; mental health services; aged, disability and palliative care; and retirement living through our 13 residential aged care homes, three retirement villages, 14 specialist disability accommodation facilities and two hospices. Our staff engage with people from all walks of life to encourage choice and independence.
WMQ has a long and proud history of supporting people in need. Founded in the 1900s to provide meals to children and women in need, we now operate as an Institution of the Uniting Church. We work collaboratively with other Uniting Church congregations, community organisations and government bodies to provide accessible and flexible services to older people, those living with a disability or mental illness, and vulnerable children and families. Through its Reconciliation Action Plan, Wesley Mission Queensland celebrates diversity and stands with First Nations Peoples for an equal and united future.
With more than 3000 employees and 2400 volunteers working across approximately 90 services, we are guided by the Wesley Charter, a framework that guides our interactions with the people we serve. Our people strive to make a difference in people’s lives by building relationships, showing respect and demonstrating compassion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Personal Care Worker do at Wesley Mission Queensland?
As a Personal Care Worker at Wesley Mission Queensland, you will: you will deliver person-centred holistic care and support to guests in care and their families, following relevant care plans. This includes assisting with daily living activities and promoting the overall wellbeing of guests..
Is the Personal Care Worker position at Wesley Mission Queensland remote?
The Personal Care Worker position at Wesley Mission Queensland is based in City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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