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Want to become a Personal Carer but dont have the qualifications? Were offering a fully funded training program to complete your Certificate III while you work - apply now!Earn While You Learn ProgramPersonal Carer Trainee | Blue Care | Townsville Mount Louisa Aged Care FacilityEmployment Status: Permanent Part-time positionsLocation: Townsville Mount Louisa Aged Care FacilityRemuneration: $32.07 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Tax Benefits (Increases your take-home pay) + Penalties & Allowances + Employee DiscountsThe Program: Complete a Certificate III in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income! Well connect you with government funding so you complete the certificate at no cost! (valued at approx. $3650)Make a meaningful difference with BlueCareWere looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Personal Carer Trainee, youll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference, together.Your part in our BlueCare team:As a Personal Carer Trainee, youll provide care to your clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include:Daily living assistance: including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times and general mobilityProviding care: in accordance with their individualised Care PlanSupporting: with community-based recreational and social activitiesWhat makes a difference for us?Experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesNDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtainWhat makes a difference for you?With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programsA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceEmployee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, wed love you to be tooJoining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team is compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAddress child abuse and neglect immediately if it occursDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simpleeverybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and support reconciliation and employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. For additional support, email **************@ucareqld.com.auSafe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people, and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces, and communities. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr