Personal Care Worker - Hummingbird House

Your Role as Personal Care Worker (Palliative Care) 

You’ll deliver this role by:  

• Deliver holistic care and support to guests and families in line with care plans and under Clinical team supervision 

• Engage guests in planned activities as directed by practitioners 

• Support guests with all daily living needs 

• Respond promptly to any changes in a guest’s condition and escalate to clinical staff as needed. 

What We Offer 

• Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.    

• Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.  

• Friday Feast and Recharge – Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!! 

What We’re Looking For 

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (or equivalent) 

• Warm, empathetic approach that builds trust with guests and families 

• Strong commitment to person‑centred, holistic care 

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills 

• Sharp observational skills to identify and respond to changes in guest condition 

• Experience supporting families in a health setting and commitment to family‑centred care 

Essential Requirements 

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) 

• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. 

• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work 

• NDIS Worker Clearance - (Yellow Card) 

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) 

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate 

Apply Now! 

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Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters 

Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand-alone purpose-built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite.   

Guided by the philosophy of offering a “warm embrace,” the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7 scheduled and emergency specialist care, short break stays, pain and symptom management, end‑of‑life care, and psychosocial support for the whole family. With strong connections to paediatric palliative care services locally, nationally, and internationally, Hummingbird House delivers flexible, child‑ and family‑centred care as an integrated community‑based service. 

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) 

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. 

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.