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Personal Care Attendant - Casual 

Position Objectives:

The position of Personal Care Attendant is responsible for providing a variety of services to aged and disability clients in a community setting. All services are delivered in line with the client’s individual support plans as developed by the Client Care Coordinator in conjunction with the Home Care Standards.

Qualifications:

Mandatory

• Current Australian Federal Police Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR or ability to obtain same
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle under a “C” Class Licence.
• Manual Handling Training
• Infection Control Training

Desirable

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent or ability to acquire

Requirements:

The following requirements and working conditions are desired:

• The Council Employee Code of Conduct applies to this position;
• Attendance at Central West Community Options Staff meetings and relevant workshops and training.
• Early morning and evening shifts as well as weekend work is required for this role
• Travel within the shire area maybe required for this position.

Key Selection Criteria:

The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:

• SC1 Ability to work supervised and unsupervised for periods of time, with ability to work effectively as a team member;
• SC2 Certificate III in Individual Support of or equivalent or willingness to obtain same;
• SC3 Demonstrated skills and experience in supporting individuals who are frail, aged, younger disabled in the community to maintain independence and continue to live in their own homes.
• SC4 Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, establish work priorities and meet deadlines including a sound understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunity and
  Workplace, Health and Safety principles and practices.
• SC5 Sound communication skills, both written and oral with a proven ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in sometimes sensitive situations as well as a basic knowledge of computer programs, email and the internet.

Lodge a formal application to jobs@winton.qld.gov.au by 5:00 pm 14th February 2020 comprising three documents:

• CV
• Response to the Key Criteria