Enjoy a change of pace by joining the Transition Care Program as a Personal Care Worker in Rockhampton!

The Personal Care Worker operates within the Transition Care Program in community settings, following Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997. This role supports the clinical multidisciplinary team in delivering rehabilitation therapy to frail elderly clients after a hospital stay. Key responsibilities include providing personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, and transportation for clients enrolled in the TCP program.

Interested? Submit your application via the website to be considered!

Job details

About us:

The Transition Care Program (TCP) provides short-term care that seeks to optimise functioning and independence of older people after a hospital stay. TCP is goal-orientated, time-limited and therapy focused.  It provides older people with packages of services that include low intensity therapy, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as social work, nursing support or personal care. It seeks to enable older people to return home after a hospital stay rather than enter residential care prematurely.

About the role:

The Personal Care Worker works within the Transition Care Program (TCP) in community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, supporting the Clinical multi-disciplinary team to provide rehabilitation therapy to frail aged clients post an acute hospital stay. In particular this position provides personal, domestic, shopping and transport to the clients while they are on the TCP program.

About you:

• Whilst not mandatory, certificate/qualifications in the below-mentioned fields would be well regarded:
• Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience.
• Certificate IV in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $75,408 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $31.24 - $33.33 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D633237

Applications close: Thursday, 8 May 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5D633237 - Personal Care Worker TCP (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants