CareerPlan

Care Services Assistant

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Frontline carer supporting residents in aged care homes with a specific focus on nutrition, dining, and meal service.

Role type

Care Services Assistant (Aged Care)

Builds

Person-centred dining experiences and meal services for residents in residential aged care.

Domain

Aged care / Residential care

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Meal preparation, Food safety compliance, Nutrition knowledge, Allergy management, Resident engagement, Kitchen stock management

Preferred skills

Restaurant or commercial kitchen experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve resident meals, Assist residents with meal selection and timing, Maintain dining areas, Engage residents socially during mealtimes, Maintain nutrition and diet information, Assist with food preparation per Food Safety Plan.

Seniority

Entry-level / Junior