Respite Assistant (Casual)

Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a leading provider of community care services across Southeast Queensland. We are committed to enhancing quality of life by supporting older people to remain living independently at home and actively engaged within their local communities.

Our mission is to uphold dignity, promote social and physical wellbeing, and delay premature entry into residential care. AQ is renowned for excellence in service delivery and offers a comprehensive range of allied health and wellness services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and holistic wellbeing programs.

We are currently seeking experienced Respite Assistants to join our team on a casual basis in Mount Gravatt.

This rewarding role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive respite environment for clients aged 65 years and over. You will play a vital role in creating meaningful daily experiences while supporting clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, person-centred care and support to clients aged 65+
• Provide high-quality respite support in a centre-based setting
• Build strong, respectful relationships with clients and families
• Support clients to maintain independence and meaningful engagement
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the broader care team
• Uphold AQ’s person-centred, client-focused model of care

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience supporting older people with leisure activities in community or respite settings
• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or Community Care
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• A genuine commitment to understanding and meeting individual client needs
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and ongoing education sessions

Salary & Benefits

• $$47.16 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum tax-free (approx. $611.55 per fortnight)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected community care organisation

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting older people to achieve their goals and live well in their community, we encourage you to apply.

At Alzheimer’s Queensland, we believe everyone deserves positive and meaningful life experiences.