Care Assistant - Aged Care At Home

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Atherton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging and entertainment

Uniform and laundry allowance

Paid kms and travel time between cells

Smart mobile phone supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Cairns Aged Care at Home Branch is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support clients across the Atherton area. You will provide compassionate in-home care, assist with daily activities, and help clients maintain independence, following individual care plans.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, reliable, with a positive attitude, and flexible to rosters. Benefits include salary packaging, uniform allowance, travel reimbursements, and a mobile phone.

Qualifications

• Current Police Screening Certificate.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care.
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance.
• Current Queensland driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
• Proof of immunity or willingness to be vaccinated against MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella and Pertussis.

Responsibilities

• Provide best possible care and support to clients according to personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills to enhance independence.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as showering and dressing.
• Help with medication administration as required.
• Work as part of a care team with a holistic approach to client wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care / Home & Community Care

Police Screening Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Current Queensland driver's licence

Tools

Computer & mobile device skills

Job description

Our Ozcare Cairns Aged Care at Home Branch is looking part-time Care Assistants to support our clients across the Atherton area.

*You need to be living in the Atherton Area*

Your Role

As a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans
• Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence
• Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities
• Assisting clients with their medication requirements
• Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' care

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives, you have:

• A warm and caring nature
• A genuine interest in helping clients live their best life in their own home
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• NFP salary packaging and entertainment and meals card totalling $18,550 per year
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Paid kms and travel time between clients
• Smart mobile phone supplied
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Current Queensland driver's licence
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Good computer & mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives. Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply