Care Assistant - Aged Care At Home

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Warwick; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility is seeking Casual Care Assistants to provide in-home support to clients in the Warwick area of Toowoomba. You will deliver care per personalised plans, support independence, assist with personal care and medications, and work within a holistic care team to enhance wellbeing.

The role emphasizes flexibility for a varied roster, a warm, caring approach, and excellent communication skills required for effective home visits.

Qualifications

• National Police Check valid within last 3 years.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent).
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance.
• Vaccination evidence for MMR, Varicella and Pertussis.
• Good computer and mobile device skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to clients following personalised care plans.
• Assist clients to develop skills to encourage independence.
• Attend to personal care needs, including showering and dressing.
• Assist with medication requirements.
• Work as part of a care team with a holistic approach to client care.

Skills

Warm and caring nature

Flexibility to work varied roster

Good computer and mobile device skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent)

Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

Current Australian Drivers Licence

National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)

Job description

Job Description

Ozcare is looking for Casual Care Assistants to provide in-home support to our clients in the Warwick area of Toowoomba.

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

• Previous experience in a similar role
• 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

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:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• National Police Check (valid within last 3 years)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Current Australian Drivers 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).
• Good computer and 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.