Care Assistant - Community Care

Ozcare Group; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional salary packaging

Meal entertainment cards

Novated leases

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Group in Bundaberg is seeking Casual Care Assistants to provide support to clients within the Bundaberg region. You will assist with personal care, medication, and daily activities while promoting independence, in a warm, compassionate team environment.

Applicants should be located in Bundaberg, have weekend availability, and be comfortable using a smartphone and Outlook for communication and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be located in Bundaberg.
• Weekend availability required.
• Good knowledge of using a smartphone and Outlook email.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best care and support to clients per personalised care plans.
• Help clients develop skills to promote independence.
• Assist with personal care tasks (showering, dressing, daily activities).
• Assist with medication requirements.

Skills

Experience

Empathy

Motivation

Positive attitude

Roster flexibility

Education

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

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Tools

Outlook

Smartphone

Job description

Our Ozcare Aged Care at Home Branch in Bundaberg is on the lookout for Casaul Care Assistants to provide support to clients within the Bundaberg region.

*Please note: to be successful in this role you need to meet the following criteria:

• Must be located in Bundaberg
• Have weekend availability
• With sound knowledge in using a smart phone and outlook email.

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 support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

• 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.