Personal carers
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Personal Carers have an important role in supporting people to live life their way as they age. Our big-hearted team of personal carers are helping dedicated home care clients in their community.
Apply using "Olive" the chatbot.
Personal Carer Job Description
In home care, an aged care workers’ duties and responsibilities might include domestic tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, meal preparation, cleaning indoor windows, washing dishes, changing bed linen, washing clothes, ironing, cleaning bathrooms and fridges. Outside the home, personal carers might provide social support, such as shopping, banking, and taking clients to appointments.
BlueCare Personal Carers will assist with hygiene, such as showering, dressing, grooming, mobility and eating and drinking, as well as supporting clients to participate in community activities and attend appointments.
As a BlueCare Personal Carer you will play a key part in observing any changes or concerns with your clients’ health, wellbeing or behaviour.
If this sounds like you, start your application now with Olive, our personal Blue Care job assistant chatbot.
My top six responsibilities
Providing domestic home support.
Completing the client shopping, unaccompanied.
Accompanying clients to appointments.
Assist with personal care.
Making appointments for the client.
Reviewing the clients care plan.
6:30
Drive to Mrs Jones’ home, where I sign on and start my day. Change and wash her bed linen, and empty her dishwasher. Hang out the washing, sweep and mop the floors.
7:30
Drive to visit Mr Peters collect his shopping list and money, complete his grocery shopping and upon returning home, help put his groceries away.
10:30
Drive to Mrs Johnson’s home, Clean the bathroom and toilet, mop all the floors and take out the rubbish.
Want to earn while you learn?
Complete your Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Why work for Blue Care?
Join our bright team in blue – we’re working to enhance growth opportunities for our people, flexible work, rewards, benefits and wellbeing to enable you to be the best you can be.
Salary Packaging tax savings
Save tax and increase your take-home pay.
Discounts
Discounts at shops, accommodation and more.
Career development
Wide range of job opportunities.
Learning and development
Experiential, collaborative and formal learning.
Flexibility
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
Paid parental leave
12 weeks paid parental and 2 weeks paid partner leave.
Recognition and rewards
Peer to peer shout outs and recognition awards.
Health and wellness
EAP, Chaplaincy, flu vaccinations and Wellness Portal.
Inclusive, values-based culture
Diversity is at the core of our values and mission.
Regional and remote support
Extra salary packaging and placement leave options.
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How do I become a personal carer?
Start by talking to Olive, our automated job assistant or start your application process below.
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What qualifications do I need to be a personal carer?
You can start without formal training or you can complete a Certificate 3 Individual Support traineeship through the BlueCare Personal Carer Traineeship Program.
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Who is the ideal personal carer?
If you have a passion for supporting people, and a desire to make a meaningful difference that's a great start. Not all our carers have formal training.
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Where will I be based?
We need Personal Carers in a variety of locations and ideally you can work with clients in your neighbourhood. During the application process we ask where you live and match you to a nearby neighbourhood.
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Do I need a car to be a personal carer?
Yes. You need to have a full drivers licence and an insured car.
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What training is provided?
We provide a comprehensive orientation and onboarding experience and also offer a Personal Carer Traineeship Program. You can complete your Certificate 3 Individual Support.