Career in the Sunshine Coast Nursing Services as a Personal Care Worker

Just north of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast is a small laid-back community in Queensland famous for its white sandy beaches, holiday resorts, and a number of local attractions. The ideal climate and friendly atmosphere make it a hotspot for retirement. This coastal region is also home to several nursing and retirement facilities in Buderim, Caloundra, Glass House, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nicklin, and Noosa.

The community nursing industry in this area is growing rapidly and this is only going to increase with Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas's proposal to build a new public hospital by 2014. Even without this new hospital, there is a strong need in the Sunshine Coast for nursing services. To fill these positions, the top community nursing companies are looking for qualified personal care workers to fill their job vacancies.

Demand for Nursing Jobs

Job openings are posted on various websites while the Royal College of Nursing Australia also hosts events for those looking for nursing jobs in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and the rest of Queensland. Most nursing homes need people with at least two years of experience in the health care sector with additional certifications and skills training being offered on the job.

These certifications will give you greater career opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, orphanages, and nursing homes. Certifications in first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, public health food handling, and specialised training in taking care of patients with Alzheimer’s and other disabilities will also help you become a more qualified personal care worker.

Growth of the Homecare Sector

The growing number of senior citizens in recent years has caused labour shortages in some health care facilities has lead to the expansion of the homecare sector. These shortages have also caused high turnover rates of personal care workers because of the heavy workload of providing services to multiple patients.

Responsibilities of a Personal Care Worker

Becoming a personal care worker is the right choice for those who want to contribute to the local community healthcare services and earn a good living for themselves at the same time. Aside from that, a career in the Sunshine Coast nursing services opens you to great career opportunities in the future.

In this profession, you provide care to those that are not fully able to care for themselves that includes the elderly and people with physical and mental disabilities. In recent years, there has been a growing need and importance of this profession that these healthcare professionals are now recognised as part of the community.

It is important to understand that in this type of profession, you need to have the initiative and patience to handle tasks assigned to you. This is where all your skills, training, and education come into play. Aside from that, you have tasks and routines that may not be included in your job description including some if not many of the household chores such as cooking, laundry, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, etc.

By becoming a personal care worker, you can provide personalised care than the services your patients receive in hospitals thereby making it easier and less stressful for them to live their lives. You will be rewarded with long-term professional and personal relationships that you can't find anywhere else.

About the Company

The company is a Brisbane-based private nursing and personal care service provider that specialises in-home medical care, ambulatory care, and community nursing services. They are dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care, personal companion care, and related allied health services in a range of settings.