About us

For more than 30 years, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia has been committed to bridging gaps in support across rural and regional communities.

Originally founded to provide high-quality disability support, our organisation has since expanded to deliver a broad range of services under the NDIS, as well as personalised Aged Care Support at Home (SAH) that empower older Australians to live independently at home for longer.

As an organisation, we are passionate about supporting others to chase their dreams and aspirations. Reinforced by our purpose of ‘Tailored supports and compassionate care delivered by our valued team to inspire individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives within the community’ we achieve this – one person and one life goal at a time.

Rural Lifestyle Options Australia’s commitment to the people who access our services remains resolute, proudly underpinned by our organisation’s motto of “Big enough to provide the service, small enough to look after you.” For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.rloa.org.au

About the role

We are experiencing growth in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Region and are looking for a compassionate, respectful, and authentic person to join our Support at Home Team in a newly created position as a full time Personal Support Worker.

In this role, you will have access to an RLOA branded vehicle and work mobile phone and be required to travel across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regions to provide personalised 1:1 supports to clients accessing our Support at Home services. Our clients in these programs receive ongoing care, during which time you will support their reablement and improved quality of life.

If you are interested in making a real difference in the lives of people within your community, we would love for you to apply to join our team in this exciting new role.

We are looking for a Personal Support Worker who is comfortable to complete a variety of tasks throughout their working day.

Key responsibilities include

Depending on our client’s needs, and their Support at Home package, you may be required to perform some or all of the following tasks:

Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaning
Assisting in achievement of goals and building of capacity
Assisting with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, toileting, eating/drinking
Transportation to, and assistance with, outings such as shopping or social activities
Transportation to medical appointments
Implementing tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professional
Maintaining and monitoring health and behaviour changes on an ongoing basis
Building rapport and collaborating effectively to establish positive relationships
Providing in home respite services
Be willing to travel within the specified locations as directed and be able to navigate traveling to different regions with ease.

About you

You have experience in supporting older people, and hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, Ageing or Community) (or equivalent).

You will be looking for secure, full-time employment, and you will be driven and self-motivated.

You will live in the Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay regions and be prepared to travel throughout both regions to deliver supports.

You have great communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships; and be passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community.

You will need to have a current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification; current positive NDIS Worker Screening Check; and have a valid QLD Driver’s License.

You will also need to have rights to work in Australia and preferably have both COVID-19 and current Flu vaccinations.

If this sounds like you, and you share our Company Values of being Authentic; Lifelong Learners; Compassionate; Empowering; Respectful; and Innovative, then you could be the person we are looking for!

We offer

A Permanent Full-time position with an established, values based, not-for-profit organisation;
Monday-Friday role (no shift work);
Annual salary of $68,349 to $71,076 (SCHADS Award - Aged Care Level 3 – Qualified (with Cert III) or Aged Care Level 4 - Senior (with Cert III & 4 years exp at Level 3)) plus Super;
A home garaged RLOA Branded Vehicle for work purposes;
A Mobile Phone for work purposes;
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
Meal entertainment and venue hire annual cap of $2,650 per annum;
A suite of employee award and recognition programs;
Discounted private health insurance through HCF;
Ongoing learning and development and career advancement opportunities.

How to Apply

To join the team please click "Apply" and include your detailed resume and covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility. Please also supply at least two current referees.

For any enquiries about the position, please phone 1300 032 *** and ask to speak with Care Manager, Lisette Austin.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:

All employees of Rural Lifestyle Options Australia are required to hold a National NDIS Worker Screening Check and may also require additional probity checks including Working with Children Check and National Police Check (where relevant to the role).
Rural Lifestyle Options Australia acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
We do not consider agency applications.
Applications close when suitable applicant has been appointed.