$31.13 – $34.59 per hour + 25% casual loading
Benefits
* Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
* Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free
* Paid Parental Leave (eligible employees)
* Work flexibly within your availability
* Matched voluntary super contributions up to 1%
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid training and ongoing learning & development
About the roles
We are seeking both Personal & Domestic Care Assistants who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Responsibilities
* Providing personal care and assistance with hygiene, toileting, bathing, grooming and other ADL activities
* Assisting clients with mobility and transfers, along with other activities to help maintain an independent lifestyle
* Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the clients' care plans
* Providing social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations
* Recognising and responding to changes in a client's condition, and documenting and communicating this information as required
* Ensuring clients are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence
Domestic Care Assistant (DCA) Responsibilities
* Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the client's care plan
* Assisting clients with food preparation and cooking of meals
* Shopping for basic groceries on behalf of the client where requestedProviding social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations
* Ensuring the client's home is hygienic and a safe environment that supports the promotion of independence
* Recognising and responding to changes in the client's condition, and documenting and communicating this information as required
Other information
* PCA hourly rate: $34.59 p/h + 25% casual loading
* DCA hourly rate: $31.13 – $32.86 p/h + 25% casual loading
* Use of private vehicle for work purposes is required; kilometre‐reimbursement offered
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum Certificate III qualification in Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services (for PCA only)
* Preferably 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care services (for PCA only)
* Willingness to embrace domestic / housekeeping duties as part of your role; experience in professional cleaning duties is preferable but not mandatory
* Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry
* Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and Homelessness
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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