Care Worker - Overnight Respite Cottage

HammondCare; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & career development

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Samsung, The Go

The Good Guys

Fitness Passport membership

Job summary

HammondCare Respite Cottages in Dubbo seeks a Specialised Carer to provide personalised care and create a home-like environment for guests during stays of up to 10 nights.

Hourly rates range from $32.91 to $36.50 per hour plus penalties. Shifts include morning, afternoon, and night rotations. Training is provided; essential qualities are empathy, compassion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support preferred.
• First Aid certificate desirable.
• Empathy and compassion are essential; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene.
• Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays.
• Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Team player

Communication

Smartphone

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III Individual Support

First Aid certificate

Tools

Smartphone

Computer skills

Job description

HammondCare's Respite Cottages provide short-term accommodation and individualised support for older guests during stays of up to 10 nights. As a Specialised Carer, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalised care and creating a welcoming, home-like environment.

Hourly Rates: $32.91 to $36.50 - P/H + penalties

Shifts include:

• 7.15am-14.45 - Morning shift
• 14.45 - 21.45- Afternoon shift
• 21.30- 07.45- Night shift

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene
• Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
• Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays
• Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally

What do you need to apply?

• No formal qualification is necessary, however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage
• First Aid certificate desirable
• Empathy and compassion are a must
• We provide job training as long as you have the willingness and desire to learn
• Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone
• A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging
• Training & career development opportunities
• Paid Bonus Schemes e.g. Refer a Friend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI, Samsung and The Good Guys

Fitness Passport Membership:

• Unlimited visits across all fitness facilities in the HammondCare program
• Individual and Family memberships available
• Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.