**Home Care Worker - Medication Support**
**Churches of Christ, Home Care Service, West Moreton and Scenic Rim Region**
**Permanent, Part-time Opportunity**
**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
**The Salary range for this position is $ 32.77 to $ 35.55 per hour, plus reimbursement of $0.96 per KM. Hourly rate is based on experience.**
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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:
- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- ** JB Hi-Fi,**:
- ** The Good Guys,**:
- ** Goodlife Health Clubs,**:
- ** Bupa Health,**:
- ** Plus, many more;**
**Join Our Caring Community at Churches of Christ**
**Are you a compassionate and qualified Home Care Worker passionate about supporting older Australians to live independently and with dignity?**
Churches of Christ is seeking dedicated professionals to join our **Home Care team for the West Moreton and Scenic Rim Region.**
**What You'll Do**
As a** Home Care Worker - Medication Support, you will:?**
- Provide personal care assistance, including showering, dressing, and toileting.
- Assist clients with medication management in accordance with care plans and organizational policies.
- Offer domestic support, including meal preparation and household tasks.
- Facilitate social engagement through transport and companionship.
- Monitor and report changes in clients' health to the Service Coordinator or Registered Nurse.
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in care plan reviews.
**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
- Completion of HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication, HLTAAP001 - Recognise Healthy Body Systems, and CHCCCS031 - Provide Individualised Support.
- Current and up-to-date First Aid and CPR certifications.
- A minimum of 12 months' experience in a direct care role. (Desirable)
- A current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle that is suitable to be used for work purposes. **(Reimbursement of $0.96per KM is provided for use of own vehicle)**:
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Possess a Current National Police Certificate or willingness to obtain.
**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. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**
**Ready to Make a Difference?**
**Applications will be assessed as received.