Home and Community Support Worker
We are seeking a passionate and caring individual to assist our aged care clients in living independently at home for as long as possible.
This role involves providing general household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing. Additionally, you will be required to transport clients to appointments and shopping, prepare meals, provide social support or respite for family/carers, and offer personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained).
You will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm and be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people. You must also have an Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with daily living activities to enable clients to live independently at home
* Transport clients to appointments and shopping
* Prepare meals and 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
* A reliable team player
* Understanding of workplace health and safety
* An Australian driver's licence 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)
What We Offer:
* Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time
* Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid Parental leave
* Long Service leave after 5 years
* Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
* 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move