Care Assistant - Aged care at Home

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Uniform allowance

Laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid travel time between clients

Travel reimbursements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Ozcare is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support clients across the Brisbane south region with aged care at home. You will provide compassionate care, assist with activities of daily living, and help clients maintain independence according to individual care plans.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and collaborating with the care team to address all aspects of client wellbeing. A positive attitude and flexible roster are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients in line with personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills to maintain independence.
• Help with personal care tasks such as showering and dressing.
• Assist with medication requirements as directed.
• Work as part of a care team with a holistic approach to client wellbeing.

Skills

Warm and caring nature

Willingness to go the extra mile

Positive attitude to health & wellness

Flexibility to work varied roster

Education

Police Screening Certificate

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

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Current Queensland driver's licence

Reliable roadworthy vehicle with registration & insurance

Immunity proof or willing to vaccinate (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis)

Job description

Ozcare has part-time opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients across the Brisbane south region for aged care support at home.

Your Role

As a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients to provide support at their home.

Your tasks will include:

• Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with theirpersonalisedcare 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
• The willingness to go the extra mile
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster

Role Requirements

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

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:

• 5 weeks annual leaves

Access to NFP Salary Packaging, Meal & Entertainment Discounts & Novated Leasing

• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid km's and travel time between clients

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.