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Personal Care Assistant
Emerald Avalon, QLD, Australia
Part time

Emerald Avalon Aged Care Home | Emerald, Queensland
Care that comes from the heart. A community that feels like home.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to elderly residents and want to work in a place where community spirit and country charm meet, Respect Aged Care invites you to join our team at Emerald Avalon in Central Queensland.

About Emerald, QLD
Located in the heart of the Central Highlands, Emerald offers the warmth of a friendly regional town surrounded by natural beauty. Known for its relaxed lifestyle, local parks, and the stunning Fairbairn Dam, Emerald provides a great balance between peaceful living and modern convenience. With quality schools, shopping, and community events year-round, it’s a wonderful place to call home — a place where you’ll feel connected, valued, and part of something meaningful.

About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant at our Emerald Avalon facility, you will play a vital role in providing person-centred care that promotes dignity, comfort, and independence for our residents. Working as part of a dedicated care team, you’ll help foster a supportive and compassionate environment every day. This is a part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as grooming, dressing, and mobility

• Flexibility to work across various shifts as required

• Support residents with daily living activities, including meals and hydration

• Observe and report any changes in residents’ health or wellbeing

• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment

• Work collaboratively with the care team to deliver individualised care plans

• Build meaningful connections with residents, families, and the local community

What You Will Need

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent qualification

• Previous aged care experience (preferred)

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Current NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings

• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, reliable nature

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values your contribution

• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

• The chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of older Australians

• Work in a welcoming regional community where you are more than just an employee

Our Purpose
We are here to care for older Australians in a way that nurtures respect, fosters value, and creates a true sense of belonging.

Our Values
Respect – We treat every person with fairness, dignity, and kindness.
Care – We look after and protect our residents, and each other.
Teamwork – We encourage, cooperate, and build trust within our communities.
Courage – We do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
Integrity – We are open, honest, and trustworthy in all that we do.
Innovation – We think differently to create better solutions.
Excellence – We strive for quality and continuous improvement every day.