We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Home Care Assistants to join our Home Care business on permanent part-time basis. The position is in Deloraine, Tasmania.
Join the 100-year old Respect business at a time of expansion - we have new clients joining us every week. You will form part of a collaborative, agile team with a refreshing approach and culture, as we strive to support our clients to 'live life as they choose'.
About us
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.
About the role
The Home Care Assistant delivers individual, personalised care and assistance to clients so that they may continue to live in their home and focus on their quality of life. The Home Care Assistant's responsibilities may include:
* Monitoring and reporting on client's condition
* Assisting with transportation
* Performing household cleaning
* Supporting personal hygiene
* Preparing meals
* Other health and wellness services
As a Home Care Assistant, you will demonstrate a commitment to best practice care and ensure that all in-home care is provided in a personalised, caring and respectful way in accordance with Respect's policy and procedures and aligned to the client care plans, goals and health outcomes.
Benefits
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary and entitlements.
* Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
* Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
* Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
* Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
* Discounted private health insurance.
Our Purpose
To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect -
Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -
Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -
Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -
Do the right thing, even when it's difficult
Integrity -
Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -
Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -
Drive quality to continuously improve.