Description
* A homemaker/companion provides for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
* Performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their residences.
Essential Functions
Home Maker / Care Companion assist the client with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
* Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client/family and supervisor's instructions.
* May also perform grocery shopping, if prearranged with the office.
* Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
* Homemaker/companionship may be only a few hours a week, but it can extend to 24-hour care and sleepovers.
Home Maker / Care Companion are not limited to:
* vacuuming
* dusting
* sweeping or mopping floors
* doing dishes
* changing bed linens
* doing laundry
* cleaning bathrooms
Qualifications
Qualifications
* High school / Senior Certificate Desirable.
* Right at Home recruit and train nursing students, medical students and students of social work and allied health professions as well as mature-age caregivers looking for casual employment.
Working Conditions
* Primarily works in the client's place of residence. Travel required and shift times and days may vary with client's
Experience
* High School/Senior Certificate desirable
* Students doing - Certificate III Qualification in Aged Care / Certificate III Qualification in Disability / Home and Community Care / Nursing / Allied Health
* The Care Companion/Homemaker shall have successfully completed a written Competency Evaluation.
* Must genuinely care and have an empathetic attitude towards the care of the sick and have the ability to deal with the demands of the job.
* Communicate effectively (written, oral and comprehension skills) as required for the job.
Required Documents
* Federal Police Clearance Certificate
* Ochre Card / Work with children Certificate
* First Aid / CPR
* Hand Hygiene Certificate
* Indemnity Insurance
* Vehicle Comprehensive Insurance
* Driver's License
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
* Proof of Education (Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Training) or Evidence you are enrolled as a student
* Resume
* Three References
Preferred Skills
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
* Meets basic competency level required to meet the needs of the older person in their home environment
* Fulfils the obligations of the role of the Home Maker / Care Companion to work within the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Aged Care + Disability Act and abide to the Community Care Common Standards and Charter of Rights and Responsibilities for Home Care.
* Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships
* Works harmoniously as a pivotal member of the care team
* Updates knowledge and skills by pursuing continuing education.
In-Service Training
* Participates in mandatory education and ongoing In-Service training (This requirement need not be met exclusively through Right at Home sponsored in-services programs.)
Please Email
* Resume
* Federal Police Clearance Certificate
* Ochre Card / Work with children Certificate
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
* Proof of Education (Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Training)
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