Home Care Worker Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join our team as a Home Care Worker. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers, providing support and care that enables them to live independently.
1. Key Responsibilities:
* Providing domestic assistance to ensure our customers have a safe and comfortable living environment
* Assisting with meal preparation and grocery shopping
* Offering social support and transportation to activities
* Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing, and managing medications
* Delivering respite and emotional support
* Transporting customers to appointments
* Providing complex care for customers with high needs, such as dementia
2. Requirements:
* A Certificate III or above in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, or Nursing
* At least 6 months of experience in a similar role, including experience with personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and medications
* A current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle - travel is part of the role
* The ability to work independently and find solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask for help
3. Benefits:
* Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee
* Paid training and a culture of continuous learning
* Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3)
* Paid CPR and First Aid courses
* Paid KM's, phone allowance, and discounts on car maintenance
* A free uniform and shoe allowance