Aged Care Support Worker Opportunity in Inner West
* Guaranteedhours and shifts in the Inner West of Sydney
* Award rate $31.64 - $32.67 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging up to $18,500 tax-free + Paid KM's
* Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!
Do you have 3 months or more experience as a support or care worker including Personal Care Skills OR be willing to learn personal care skills but don’t have a Certification in Aged Care or Individual Support? You may be exactly who we are looking for!
When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?
For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Marrickville, Leichardt, Balmain and other inner west suburbs within the region.
Your day will include:
* Domestic Assistance: Assisting our Customers in cleaning their home, so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
* Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping
* Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
* Personal care services (once trained), including getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
* Providing respite and emotional support
* Social support and transport to appointments
* Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia
Why KinCare?
* We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services.
* Guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.
* Salary Packaging up to $18,500 tax-free
* Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
* Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
* Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
* Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
* Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
* Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
* Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.
What do we look for in a Care Worker?
* Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care
* You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer.
* You have a current Openclass Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
* You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
* You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help.
If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!
When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.
We are a 2023Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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KinCare is a leading provider of in-home aged care services in Australia. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, we have evolved from modest beginnings to become one of the country's largest and most trusted names in the aged care sector.
We offer elderly Australians with in-home support such as personal care, well-being, housekeeping, social connection, assisted daily living, rehabilitation, nursing, Allied Health services and transport.
KinCare is a leading provider of in-home aged care services in Australia. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, we have evolved from modest beginnings to become one of the country's largest and most trusted names in the aged care sector.
We offer elderly Australians with in-home support such as personal care, well-being, housekeeping, social connection, assisted daily living, rehabilitation, nursing, Allied Health services and transport.
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