About the role
Are you looking for a rewarding casual or permanent part‐time role that fits around your schedule? Whether you're a student balancing studies or a mother returning to the workforce, we offer flexible hours that work for you. Due to ongoing growth and increased staff needs across Adelaide's suburbs, we are seeking qualified Home & Community Aged Care Workers with exceptional customer service skills to support our aged care customers in their homes. We are particularly seeking candidates with strong availability across weekdays to meet growing client demand.
Must Have
* A current driver's licence
* Your own registered, insured vehicle
* Roadworthy Vehicle Test (conducted at your cost before starting – mandatory for this role)
* Vehicle less than 20 years old
* First‐Aid & CPR
Some Duties Include
* Personal care (assisting with dressing, showering, and grooming)
* Medication assistance
* Planning and preparing meals
* Encouraging and facilitating social engagement
* Helping with light domestic duties (vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms)
* Contributing to support plans to fit customers' needs
Skills & Experience
* A passion for looking after and caring for people
* Willingness to learn new skills on the job and through training
* Exceptional time management skills
* Certificate III in Individual Support/Community Services OR currently studying Bachelor/Master of Social Work (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in aged care or community care is advantageous
Benefits You'll Love
* Your hours are designed to fit around your study, family and other responsibilities
* We pay for your travel time and kilometres between clients
* Salary packaging – package up to $15,900 per year pre‐tax plus a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* With such a diverse portfolio, you will have multiple growth opportunities within the organisation
Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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