PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS
Posted:
Employment Sector:
Disabilities
Support Work
Work Type: Casual
Organisation: Cerebral Palsy League of QLD
State:QLD
Closing Date: 24/03/2010
Employment Sector:
Disabilities
Support Work
Work Type: Casual
Organisation: Cerebral Palsy League of QLD
State:QLD
Closing Date: 24/03/2010
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS
* Multiple positions available throughout Toowoomba
* Flexible Working Hours
* Challenging, yet satisfying workload
The Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) is a not-for-profit community service organisation committed to assisting people with disability meet their full potential. Our organisation is expanding rapidly and therefore we are seeking suitably skilled staff.
Due to continued growth, we have a current requirement for casual Personal Care Assistants to join our Toowoomba Adults Accommodation Service. The purpose of these roles is to support people to access and live in the accommodation of their choice, actively promote independence and assist individuals to develop networks and supports which will enable them to participate as valued members of their community.
As a Personal Care Assistant, some of your duties will include:
* Providing support and assistance to individuals on matters of personal care including but not limited to bathing, toileting, dressing, eating and taking of medication.
* Ensuring the safe and appropriate lifting and transferring of individuals in accordance with the organisation’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Providing support and assistance to enable individuals to carry out a range of housekeeping functions in their home.
* Providing support and assistance to individuals to enable them to develop their level of competence in all aspects of daily life.
* Ensuring on all matters, individuals are offered the opportunity and encouraged in a positive manner to make their own decisions and choices about their lives and lifestyles.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience in providing care for people with disabilities, or experience in similar positions such as Aged Care, Nursing, etc.
* Good communication skills and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
* The ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
* The capacity to undertake personal care support including lifting and transfers.
Our current vacancies would particular suit candidates who are available and flexible to work shifts over the full 24/7 working week, are non-smokers and can work in environments that can be challenging and demanding.
Being part of CPL gives you the opportunity to:
* Work in a role where you put clients’ needs first.
* Provide support to people with disability.
* Work in the community and make a real difference.
* Develop your career.
* Work flexible hours.
To apply:
1. Visit our website at http://www.cplqld.org.au/aboutus/careers/vacancies and click on “Personal Care Assistants.”
2. Download the Information for Job Applicants and the Position Description to determine if you meet the Selection Criteria.
3. Submit your resume and any other documentation online by clicking on “Apply for this job.”
The Cerebral Palsy League offers a great working environment, membership of a corporate health plan and salary packaging for permanent staff, which for most people will increase the value of their take home pay.
For further information on this position, please contact the Recruitment Team on 07 3358 8074.
* Multiple positions available throughout Toowoomba
* Flexible Working Hours
* Challenging, yet satisfying workload
The Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) is a not-for-profit community service organisation committed to assisting people with disability meet their full potential. Our organisation is expanding rapidly and therefore we are seeking suitably skilled staff.
Due to continued growth, we have a current requirement for casual Personal Care Assistants to join our Toowoomba Adults Accommodation Service. The purpose of these roles is to support people to access and live in the accommodation of their choice, actively promote independence and assist individuals to develop networks and supports which will enable them to participate as valued members of their community.
As a Personal Care Assistant, some of your duties will include:
* Providing support and assistance to individuals on matters of personal care including but not limited to bathing, toileting, dressing, eating and taking of medication.
* Ensuring the safe and appropriate lifting and transferring of individuals in accordance with the organisation’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Providing support and assistance to enable individuals to carry out a range of housekeeping functions in their home.
* Providing support and assistance to individuals to enable them to develop their level of competence in all aspects of daily life.
* Ensuring on all matters, individuals are offered the opportunity and encouraged in a positive manner to make their own decisions and choices about their lives and lifestyles.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience in providing care for people with disabilities, or experience in similar positions such as Aged Care, Nursing, etc.
* Good communication skills and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
* The ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
* The capacity to undertake personal care support including lifting and transfers.
Our current vacancies would particular suit candidates who are available and flexible to work shifts over the full 24/7 working week, are non-smokers and can work in environments that can be challenging and demanding.
Being part of CPL gives you the opportunity to:
* Work in a role where you put clients’ needs first.
* Provide support to people with disability.
* Work in the community and make a real difference.
* Develop your career.
* Work flexible hours.
To apply:
1. Visit our website at http://www.cplqld.org.au/aboutus/careers/vacancies and click on “Personal Care Assistants.”
2. Download the Information for Job Applicants and the Position Description to determine if you meet the Selection Criteria.
3. Submit your resume and any other documentation online by clicking on “Apply for this job.”
The Cerebral Palsy League offers a great working environment, membership of a corporate health plan and salary packaging for permanent staff, which for most people will increase the value of their take home pay.
For further information on this position, please contact the Recruitment Team on 07 3358 8074.
Contact Name:
Recruitment Team
Contact Phone: 07 3358 8074.
Contact Phone: 07 3358 8074.
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