As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be working closely with a family in Mount Barker to provide essential support and care. The family consists of a mother in her mid-40s and two children under 10, who have disabilities.
The father works in a demanding job that requires occasional interstate travel, leaving the mother to care for the children full-time. Your role will involve providing tailored support to meet the family's unique needs.
* Trial Shifts: 3 x 3-hour paid shifts on Thursdays
* Potential Hours: Up to 20 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the right person
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities
* Supporting clients with mobility and physical needs
* Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
* Offering companionship and emotional support
* Accompanying clients to appointments and social outings
* Running errands and assisting with shopping
* Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients' conditions
Requirements:
* Able to understand their role is to provide support tailored to the family's needs
* Lived experience or successful work with neurodivergent individuals
* Ability to meticulously follow a set list of tasks and instructions
* Genuinely cares for people and seeks to make a positive impact
* Kind, empathetic, and an excellent communicator
* Trustworthy, independent, and adheres to set working times
* Experience working within a family home
* Capable of performing a range of tasks including cleaning, tidying, laundry, meal preparation, child minding, running errands, making phone calls, and accompanying the mother and children on outings and appointments
* Willing to undertake less pleasant tasks when needed
* A non-smoker and comfortable not wearing perfume or strong-smelling body products in the home
* No travel allowance offered
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for delivering high-quality care, please apply your profile.