Job Description
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care and support to our clients in their own homes, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence where possible.
Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks such as showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community.
Care Aides will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is highly desirable, although not essential. Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable. A valid Drivers' License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential. Align to our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or evidence of an authorised medical exemption.
Benefits
$34.69 per hour + super
Travel allowance of $0.99 per k/m
Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes
17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options
4-6 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
Paid parental leave provisions
Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc.
Others
Several recognition and education support programs available
Referral Scheme - receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with us