Home Care Support Worker
Company Description
Pearl Home Care is one of Australia's growing and most trusted Home Care providers. We offer the best professional and affordable in-home care that supports the aged community to continue living comfortably and independently at home. We currently have a casual Support Worker position available in Bathurst area.
Employment status: Casual with an opportunity for permanent part-time for suitable candidates.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Domestic assistance: help with general house cleaning, meal prep, laundry, etc.
* Social support: assist with travel for appointments, shopping, and outings.
* Personal care: assist with showering, toileting, transferring, incontinence care, feeding, and assistance with mobility and physical exercise, etc.
* Medication prompting and supervision.
* Companionship and dementia care.
* Monitoring and reporting the client's progress and health status and document
* Attending training and meetings as required
Essential criteria:
* Certificate III in Individual Care (Preferred but not mandatory).
* Current Australian Drivers Licence
* Own Car with Comprehensive Insurance
* Current First Aid Certificate
* National Police Certificate
* Evidence of Flu and COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses) vaccination
Selection criteria:
The successful candidates should have:
* Motivation and commitment to caring for elderly people
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Able to deal with challenging behaviour
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a small team.
* Basic computer knowledge and skills
* Smartphone with Internet Access
* Must be flexible with hours.
* Previous experience as a support worker in the Aged Care/Community Sector is preferable – not essential.
Benefits:
* Paid training and travel allowance
* Flexible working hours
* Become Cert III qualified in Individual Support (Aged Care) all fees paid (for eligible employees)
* Professional development opportunities
* Permanent employment opportunities
Interested in joining our team? Please submit your resume (including the contact details of two referees from your most recent position/s) and cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge, and attributes are suited to the position to Pinkesh Patel at
Use Subject: Home Care Worker Application
Candidates from all backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Referral program
* Travel reimbursement
Experience:
* Home Care: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person