**Description**:
**Community Homecare Worker**
**Hourly rate from $40.93**
Right at Home provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Northern Rivers team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
We are currently recruiting for a Community Homecare worker to join our Northern Rivers team.
The role:
This role involves travelling between client's homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids including standing or walking frames and wheelchairs.
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
- Perform work under the supervision of the Care Coordinator
- Services are generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Friday
What you will need:
- Australian Federal Police Clearance
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Valid Working Rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
- Smartphone with internet access
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
- Award: SCHADS (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services)
Next steps:
How to apply
Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: From $40.93 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Own reliable transport
- Fully comprehensive vehicle insurance
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- Police Check (required)