Aged and Home Care Worker

Kirinari Community Services; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Upskilling opportunities

Leadership support

Health and wellbeing program

Buddy shifts

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in Wagga Wagga is seeking experienced Aged and Home Care Workers to join our growing team. This role focuses on delivering quality in-home care and supporting clients to maintain independence in their own homes.

You will provide domestic assistance, shopping support, meal prep, social engagement and personal care. Flexible shifts, with local travel, paid time between visits, and opportunities to upskill within our organisation.

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum Certificate III in a health-related industry (e.g. Individual Support, Aged Care).
• First Aid and CPR are highly regarded or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to perform domestic tasks and assist with personal care.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance and help with daily living activities.
• Assisted shopping and client appointments.
• Respite care and meal preparation.
• Social support and community engagement.
• Assistance with personal care.

Skills

Relationship building

Driver's license

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Physical fitness

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in health-related industry

Job description

Benefits

• A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing
  service sector
• Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training
• Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation
• A dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
  available

Kirinari Community Serviceshave a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding and essential support service!

We welcome candidates with a variety of life experiences and believe in everyone's ability to grow and achieve their full potential.

Our growing Wagga Wagga team havePPTavailable for experienced Aged and Home Care Worker.

Kirinari is a well-regarded My Aged Care and Home Care services organisation that provides high levels of customer service in NSW and Victoria. Our core values guide our strong service delivery to enact positive change and choice in the lives of the clients we support.

About the Position

Our Kirinari Healthy Ageing services deliver quality in-home care supporting our customers to maintain well-being and independence in their own surroundings for as long as possible.

A typical day assisting our customers to live their best lives may include:

• Domestic assistance
• Assisted shopping/client appointments
• Respite care
• Meal preparation
• Social support and community engagement
• Assistance with personal care

Shifts will be shorter in duration with paid travel time between customers in a localised area, where possible. (km’s travelled between customers also claimable)

About You:

• Available for shifts across Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm (Some weekend and public holidays as required)
• Completed a minimum Certificate III in a health-related industry (Individual Support, Aged Care Community Services, Nursing etc.)
• Qualification in First Aid and CPR is highly regarded or willing to obtain
• Willingness to get physical and help with domestic work – Mopping, vacuuming, washing, general cleaning
• Genuine desire and ability to connect and develop a meaningful relationship
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
• Current Driver's License
• Full Comprehensive Car Insurance, or willing to obtain

Come Join Us!

Applications close on 23 August or before. Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us