Home care employee - tweed heads

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we invest in delivering an exceptional experience to our clients and in supporting our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will receive a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not‐for‐profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely. You will take the lead in supporting and providing individualized care tailored to the needs of each client and their families. This is a casual role, with the option of Parts‐Time Pay, and covers a variety of shifts – you must be available and flexible within the hours of 08:00 – 16:00 ideally. A minimum of 3 days availability (Monday to Friday) is required. We are recruiting for 2 positions in Tweed Heads; you will service clients in and around this area.

• Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation, and help with eating
• Transport and accompaniment to shopping trips and appointments
• Social support and activities, including outings and social events
• Personal care, showering, bathing, and general self‐care duties
• Domestic assistance, light household cleaning

To be a Home Care provider you will have a compassionate and supportive nature, assisting elderly clients to live as independently as possible at home. You will listen to their individual needs and tailor services to achieve the best possible living standards.

• A desire to improve the lives of the elderly and their families
• Certificate III in aged care or willingness to work towards certification
• Compassionate interpersonal skills and empathy for older people
• No qualification required for domestic assistance, but experience in aged care, disability services, or hospitality/cleaning is preferred
• Current driver's licence and car with full comprehensive insurance
• Time‐management skills
• Reliability and trustworthiness – our clients depend on you
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Proven aged care or NDIS services background
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently in customers' homes and the local community

• Joining a highly functional and experienced team
• Competitive salary package
• Not‐for‐profit salary‐sacrifice advantages and a meal & entertainment allowance up to $15,900
• Annual leave loading
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to our Employees Assistance Program
• An extra day of annual leave paid at Christmas
• Flexible start times
• Maxxia Salary Packaging and Rewards, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants
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