Qualified Aged Care Support Worker - Peninsula/Moreton Bay North region

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it. 
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal! 

Join BallyCara as a Support Worker on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula and Moreton Bay North region to make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care and support to individuals in need.

This position works in the community.

Are you a dedicated Support Worker with a passion for empowering individuals to maintain their independence and enjoy meaningful daily activities?

BallyCara, a leading Aged Care organisation, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Qualified Support Worker to join our team on the Redcliffe Peninsula and in the Moreton Bay North community (inclusive of Bribie, Caboolture, Narangba, Sandstone Point, etc)

We’re looking for someone who is ready to start immediately and is available for at least three days per week. We have a variety of shifts available, including afternoons and some evenings, with the latest shift finishing around 8:30pm. This flexibility allows you to balance work with your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and domestic tasks.
• Provide social support and facilitate community and wellness activities.
• Communicate effectively with your team leader about client needs and progress.
• Transport clients to appointments and social events.
• Travel throughout the community between client homes (paid kilometers).

What We're Looking For!

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, or Community Services, or current nursing students who have completed an aged care placement.
• Previous experience in aged care or community services is highly regarded.
• Basic computer proficiency with accurate documentation skills.
• Strong ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with supervisors.
• Empathy, patience, and a positive attitude towards aging and aged care.
• Current Australian Open Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
• Experience supporting clients with dementia is highly desirable.
• Sign language skills would be a valuable asset.
• Willingness to work with Level 2 clients, with a focus on domestic assistance and social support.
• Up to date National Police Check clearance or ability to get one through BallyCara recruitment process
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• COVID-19 vaccinations in line with Government recommendations.

Apply Now!

If you're a caring professional looking to make a real impact while enjoying a flexible work schedule, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to join the BallyCara community and help us deliver exceptional care and support to those who need it most. Submit your application on SEEK today!

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.