“There Has Never Been A Better Time To Work In Aged Care”

In exciting news for the region, BlueCare - one of Queensland’s largest aged care providers - has a raft of opportunities locally and throughout the State.

The not-for-profit organisation is recruiting for roles ranging from nurses to personal carers and hospitality staff within residential and or community aged care.

And with the two recently-announced pay increases – both of which BlueCare has pledged to pass onto staff in full - there has never been a better time to join, according to the organisation’s Regional Residential Services Manager, Regional & Remote North Cluster, Jenny Nuss.

“The Fair Work Commission has increased minimum award rates by 5.75 per cent on top of the recently announced 15 per cent minimum wage increase for direct carers,” she explained.

“This uplift not only acknowledges the importance of aged care workers, but will encourage more people into the sector.”

Jenny adds that learning and development for staff remains a priority for BlueCare, too. And, with the recent announcement that The Australian College of Nursing has received more funding to upskill more nurses to work in aged care, “it means the sector is ripe with opportunity,” she adds. “Now the sky is the limit when it comes to growing your aged care career.”

On the cusp of the service reaching its 70th anniversary next month, Nuss reflects on the positive impact of a career in the sector.

“We are committed to ensuring our residents and clients get the kind, empathetic, compassionate care they deserve from our dedicated teams,” she says.

“But our staff also benefit through the beautiful connections they make with the people we serve. It’s life-affirming. Our senior citizens have got so much to offer and teach us.”

Find out more: bluecare.org.au/careers

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