Senior Home Support Worker
We are seeking a passionate and caring Senior Home Support Worker to join our team in providing high-quality care to the elderly in their homes. This role involves traveling around Lithgow and surrounding areas, with availability during weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist clients with general household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds, and washing
* Transport clients to appointments and shopping
* Prepare meals for clients
* Provide social support or respite for family/carers
* Offer personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)
Requirements:
* A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high-quality care to the elderly
* Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
* Good communication skills
* A reliable team player
* Understanding of workplace health and safety
* An Australian driver's license and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle
* Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential, as you can complete this through our traineeship program)
* Willingness to apply for a Police Check
What We Can Offer:
* Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time
* Tax benefits as a not-for-profit organization
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid parental leave
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
* Opportunities across multiple locations if you choose to relocate
* A values-based organization welcoming applicants from all backgrounds