Care Assistant - Day Respite Centre

Ageing Australia; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging options

Meal entertainment cards

Novated leases

Job summary

Ozcare in Townsville City, QLD is seeking a compassionate care assistant to look after our clients in a supportive community setting. You will help with activities, provide physical, personal and social support, and assist in daily centre operations including meals, excursions and transport.

The role requires a warm, flexible attitude and current First Aid and CPR certificates, immunization against MMR, Varicella and pertussis, and a Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (or

Qualifications

• Adaptability, positive attitude and caring approach.
• Experience in social support and caregiving environments preferred.
• Immunisation against common illnesses is required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and running of activities for clients.
• Provide physical, personal and social support to clients as needed.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the Centre including meals, excursions and transport of clients.
• Assist clients in and out of their homes and on/off vehicles to the centre or destinations.
• Where required, drive the Facility Bus and/or Facility Commuter Vehicle.
• Report and document client changes, concerns and incidents to the Coordinator in a timely manner.

Skills

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Social Work

First Aid

CPR

Caregiving

Aged Care

M Programming Language

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Skills Required: Adaptability Positive Attitude Social Work Measles Nursing Home Care First Aid and Preparedness Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Caregiving M Programming Language

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As a care assistant youll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients.

Your tasks will include:

• Assist in the development and running of activities for clients
• Provide physical, personal and social support to clients as needed
• Assist in the day to day running of all aspects of the Centre including meals, excursions and the transport of clients
• Assist client in and out of their homes and on/off vehicle into the centre or other destinations as necessary
• Where required, drive the Facility Bus and the Facility Commuter Vehicle
• Report and document all client changes, concerns and incidents in a timely manner to Coordinator

About the Candidate

• 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
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates

Youll 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 leave as standard
• Annual leave loading
• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

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