Companion Carer
About Right at Home Sunshine Coast
Right at Home Sunshine Coast provides high quality in-home care and assistance to our valued clients across the Sunshine Coast. We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs and older Australians. Our services help clients remain secure and independent in their own homes. Our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
About the role
We currently have a position available for a reliable and passionate Companion carer to join our team in Coolum, showing empathy and treating others with dignity and respect. You’ll also need to have a natural ability to build relationships that make a difference, be honest, helpful and dependable, making you a excellent asset to our team.
Responsibilities will include:
Working within a person-centred, enabling environment that respects the rights and needs of each client
Assisting clients with various gardening and yard maintenance supports
Assisting clients with daily errands, companionship and support
Providing support with academic, social or recreational activities
Preparing food if needed
Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client
Responding to emergency situations
Working weekend and overnight shifts as rostered
Essential Criteria:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges
Current National Police Check
Current First Aid & CPR certificates
Current unrestricted driver’s licence
Comprehensive car insurance
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $39.55 per hour
Schedule:
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
Penalty rates
Licence/Certification:
Police Check (required)
Comprehensive Car Insurance (required)
First Aid & CPR qualification (required)
Working with Children Check (required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
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