About Us
We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years.
As a faith-based organisation, our churches and community services work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With over 200 services across 100 communities in Queensland, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life.
Mission and Values
Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment of welcome, wellbeing, home, community and hope.
We align with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Benefits
* Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take-home pay;
* Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
* Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
* Discounts through our large network of retail partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Goodlife Health Clubs, Bupa Health, and more;
* Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role
A Senior Home Care Worker is responsible for providing our home care clients with assistance, support and encouragement of independence to live in their chosen community.
* Provide personal care assistance to clients, for example showering, dressing and continence care;
* Help clients with cleaning, shopping, meal preparation and other light housework;
* Assist clients by transporting them to appointments and undertaking personal shopping;
* Assist with medication;
* Support in the development of a consumer-driven care plan;
* Be flexible to cover shifts, 7 days a week;
* Offer support, guidance and encouragement to Home Care Workers who also work autonomously.
About You
This role will be ideal for people who are caring, empathetic and seeking a career that will make a difference.
You will be someone who enjoys taking the time to build relationships with clients.
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent;
* A minimum of 12 months' experience in a direct care role (desirable);
* A current driver's license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes (reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle);
Possess or willingness to obtain:
* Assist clients with medication Certificate - HLTHPS006;
* Up-to-date First Aid and CPR Certification;
* A current National Police Certificate;
* Current Influenza Vaccination;
* Flexible work hours, including weekends and public holidays (up to 76 hours per fortnight).
To apply, please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact us.