• Are you a client-focused community carer with at least 2 years aged care experience?
• Seeking extra hours?
• Come join our friendly community-based team

About Us

Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is a leader within aged care services, provider of home care, community and residential aged care throughout Queensland and Northern New South Wales. AQ is highly respected for the provision of responsive and high-quality services to older people, the frail, aged and people with dementia.

Career Opportunity

The Ipswich Multi-Service Centre provides customized 24 hour, 7 days per week respite and support services. Through a restorative and wellness approach the ultimate goal is supporting clients to remain at home.

We are seeking casual experienced staff with flexibility to work varied AM, PM or Night shifts across the 7-day roster including coverage for staff annual and sick leave.

Client Responsibilities

To promote the retention of existing life skills for people both aged over 65 and diagnosed with dementia providing opportunities to enhance these skills through participation in socially valued roles and activities.

The provision of centre-based respite & social support, overnight respite and in-home respite & personal cares.

Assist in the participation of social and artistic activities, small group outings, community functions and local clubs, shopping and medication management.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant Certificate III qualification within Community or Aged Care is essential
• Minimum 2-3 Years' paid experience working alongside the elderley within community or aged care
• Experience in outdoor group & 1:1 leisure activities essential
• A current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Access to own vehicle with full comprehensive insurance
• Open Driver's License
• Excellent communication - both oral & written
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people who have dementia
• Ambition to enhance an individual's wellbeing
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working rights within Australia

Culture & Benefits

A career with AQ will offer a rewarding experience to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values and philosophy of care.

To ensure our employees feel valued and empowered we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration package on offer including access to salary sacrifice for Not-For-Profit sector and KM allowance
• Flexible Working Arrangements for Work-life balance
• Access to training & development opportunities
• Ongoing support from the Multi-Service Centre Team

If you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards the needs of older people we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about the great things we do please visit our website at https://www.alzheimersonline.org

Shortlisting for this role will commence before closing date.