Home Care Professional - Port Macquarie
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Home Care Professional, providing essential support to older people living in their own homes in Port Macquarie and surrounding suburbs.
About the Role
This role involves delivering high-quality care services to clients, promoting their independence and improving their quality of life. You will travel to clients' homes using your own vehicle, for which you will be paid $0.99 per km plus paid travel time.
The care tasks may include:
* Providing personal care, such as assisting with showering and dressing
* Helping around the home, including meal preparation and light cleaning
* Transporting clients to appointments and assisting with shopping
* Assisting with medication management
Required Skills and Qualifications
You are patient, compassionate, and solutions-focused. You may have previous experience in aged or community care or be looking to start your career in aged care. You hold a valid Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (minimum Third Party Property Insurance). Ideally, you will have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support.
Benefits
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $30.42 to $33.15, plus $0.99/km, paid travel time, and a mobile phone. Full training is provided; no experience necessary. Secure employment with a 14-day permanent part-time roster is available. Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free and Fitness Passport membership are also included.
About Us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting an equal employment environment where everyone can be themselves. All shortlisted applicants will undergo criminal record checks, reference checks, and a pre-employment functional assessment.