Community Care Worker

Good Shepherd Lodge; Mackay Regional; In loco; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Sonder

Recognition program

Supportive team

Descrizione del lavoro

Good Shepherd @ Home in Mackay, QLD, is seeking compassionate Community Home Carers to support people at home, providing practical, person-centred assistance to maintain safety, comfort and independence.

You will help with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and light domestic tasks while encouraging social connection and participation in the community. The role requires following care plans and accurate record-keeping.

Competenze

• Previous experience in home care, aged care or similar support role.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• A current Police Check.
• A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Availability Monday to Friday.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent desirable.
• Two COVID-19 vaccinations preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Support safe mobility and transfers per care plans.
• Help with household tasks, meal prep and laundry.
• Encourage social connection and community participation.
• Provide medication reminders per care plans and training.
• Observe wellbeing and report changes promptly to the appropriate channels.
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate records of support provided.

Conoscenze

Dependable

Warm communication

Customer service

Formazione

Certificate III in Individual Support

Descrizione del lavoro

A helping hand, a familiar face, a moment of connection—what you do can make someone’s day and help them continue living safely and confidently in their own home.

Good Shepherd @ Home is seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Home Carers to support people across Mackay. If you enjoy building relationships and want work with purpose, join a team that values the difference you make.

Make a difference, every day

You’ll provide practical, personalised support that respects each client’s choices, dignity and independence. Your role will include:

• Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting safe mobility and transfers in accordance with care plans.
• Helping with household tasks, meal preparation and laundry.
• Encouraging social connection and participation in the community.
• Providing medication reminders in accordance with care plans and your training.
• Observing clients’ wellbeing and promptly reporting changes or concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate records of the support provided.

Bring your skills—and your compassion

We’re looking for people who are dependable, communicate warmly and treat others with kindness and respect. You will need:

• Previous experience in home care, aged care or a similar support role.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• A current Police Check.
• A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Availability Monday to Friday.
• The ability to work independently and contribute to a supportive team.

A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent is desirable, and a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations is preferred.

Our values—Flexibility & Adaptability, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion & Respect, and Inclusiveness—guide how we care for our clients and work with one another.

Feel supported while supporting others

Great care starts with great people. We offer benefits that support your wellbeing and recognise your contribution:

• Salary packaging benefits to help increase your take-home pay, with novated leasing options available.
• Fitness Passport to support an active lifestyle.
• Sonder, our employee health, wellbeing and safety partner.
• A Reward and Recognition program that celebrates your contribution.
• A welcoming team with a shared commitment to quality care.

Bring purpose to your working day

Join Good Shepherd @ Home and help people stay connected to the homes, routines and communities they love.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.