Community Care Worker Jobs 2025
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Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Community Care Worker
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast QLD
Aged & Disability Support | Part-Time
$34.59 – $35.14 per hour (AUD)
Posted 24 days ago
Make a Real Difference in Your Community
At Wesley Mission Queensland, home care is more than a service—it’s a commitment to dignity, compassion, and meaningful connection. Every day, our Community Aged Care team supports older Australians and people living with disabilities to maintain their independence, comfort, and quality of life.
Working with WMQ means joining a team where care is personal, relationships matter, and every action creates a positive impact. If you believe in kindness, respect, and supporting people to live well, this role is your opportunity to make a genuine difference.
Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team?
Working in community care is incredibly rewarding. You’ll build trusting relationships, offer emotional comfort, and support individuals to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
At WMQ, we foster a supportive, inclusive environment where every staff member is respected, valued, and encouraged to grow. Aged care work isn’t just a job—it’s a calling for those who are patient, compassionate, and passionate about person-centred care.
Your Role as a Community Care Worker
In this role, you will deliver a wide range of person-centred services across aged care, disability, and community settings. Your support empowers individuals to live with independence, dignity, and confidence.
Your Responsibilities Include:
Personal & Health Support
- Assisting with showering, dressing, grooming, and continence care
- Supporting customers with meals and hydration
- Assisting with medication prompts (as outlined in care plans)
Daily Living Support
- General domestic duties including laundry, housework, ironing, and basic gardening
- Providing in-home respite and centre-based respite care
- Overnight respite care, including sleepover shifts
Community Access & Social Support
- Providing transport for shopping, appointments, and community activities
- Supporting social engagement, companionship, and wellbeing activities
- Helping customers access additional services where required
All duties are completed in accordance with the customer’s individual care plan and WMQ’s person-centred care principles.
What We’re Looking For
Locations: Hervey Bay, Maryborough & Surrounding Areas
We’re seeking caring, enthusiastic, and committed Care Workers who are passionate about supporting older people and individuals living with disabilities.
You Will Have:
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of the diverse needs of older people and people with a disability
- Flexibility to work across various care environments and customer needs
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Willingness to travel throughout the community to support multiple clients
- Certificate III in Individual Care (or equivalent) for appointment to Level 3
- A comprehensively insured motor vehicle suitable for client visits
- A current Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes
About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Wesley Mission Queensland is one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit organisations, providing essential community services for more than 100 years.
We support people across all stages of life through:
- Aged care
- Disability support
- Mental health services
- Community outreach and emergency relief
Our values—Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect—guide everything we do.
WMQ is committed to reconciliation and creating an inclusive future for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff, customers, and communities.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create a brighter, more inclusive community—one person at a time.
To apply for this job please visit www.seek.co.nz.
