Care Services AssistantBolton Clarke · Cairns & Far North QLD

Care Services Assistant

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-06 Cairns & Far North QLD Casual Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,000–A$5,500/mo

About the Company

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

Th is role plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.

Responsibilities

  • ● ' preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:
  • ● Meal choices and individual nutrition
  • ● Consideration of allergies and food intolerances
  • ● Enhancing the overall dining experience
  • ● Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences
  • ● Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences
  • ● Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes
  • ● Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience
  • ● Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect
  • ● Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices
  • ● Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required
  • ● Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework
  • ● Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required
  • ● To be successful, you will have:
  • ● Demonstrated customer service skills
  • ● A compassionate and caring attitude
  • ● Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)
  • ● Willingness to take direction from others
  • ● Reliability and shift flexibility
  • ● Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks