**Churches of Christ, Home Care, Bribie Island and Caboolture**
**Home Care Worker - Qualified**
**Permanent Part-time Opportunity**
**Imagine a career with Churches of Christ**
Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.
**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.
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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:
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Flexible Shifts
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;
- A meaningful career where you can make a huge difference in the quality of life for our clients
**About this role**
The Home Care Worker is responsible for providing home care clients with assistance, support and encouragement of independence to reside in their chosen community. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic, qualified home care workers to become part of our Bribie Island and Caboolture Home Care team.
In this varied role you will:
- Provide personal care assistance to clients;
- Help clients with cleaning, shopping, meal preparation and other light housework;
- General domestic assistance; assist in the preparation and cooking of in-home meals;
- Provide social support to clients by providing transport, assisting with social outings, shopping etc.
**What you can bring to the team**
This position is perfectly suited for individuals who are compassionate, understanding, and looking for a profession that creates a positive impact for our ageing generation. You will be someone who enjoys taking the time to build relationships with clients.
As a dedicated employee, your understanding and willingness to prioritise shifts, including those with mínimal notice, will contribute to client satisfaction and quality of life.
To be suitable for this position, ideally you have:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
- Completion of the following unit of competency: HLTAAP001 -Recognise healthy body systems.
CHCCCS031 - Provide individualised support.
- Current driver's licence.
- A comprehensively insured vehicle that is suitable and available to be used for work purposes.
- Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates.
Possess or willing to obtain
- Possess a current National Police Certificate
- Possess a current Influenza Vaccination
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**
**To apply**Applications will be assessed as they are received.