Compassionate Aged Care Assistant - At Home (Atherton)

Ozcare; Atherton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Uniform and laundry allowance

Paid kms & travel time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Cairns Aged Care at Home is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support our clients across the Atherton area. You must be living in the Atherton area.

As a Care Assistant you'll provide care in line with personalised plans, help clients maintain independence, assist with daily living and medications, and work within a holistic team.

We offer training, uniform and laundry allowance, travel time between clients, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of our supportive Ozcare family.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care.
• Current Police Screening Certificate.
• A reliable roadworthy vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance.
• Current Queensland driver's licence.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
• Immunisation or willingness to be vaccinated against MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella and Pertussis.

Responsibilities

• Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans.
• Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage 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.

Skills

Warm and caring

Client wellbeing focus

Positive attitude

Flexible roster

Education

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

Job description

Ozcare Cairns Aged Care at Home is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support our clients across the Atherton area. You must be living in the Atherton area.

As a Care Assistant you'll provide care in line with personalised plans, help clients maintain independence, assist with daily living and medications, and work within a holistic team.

We offer training, uniform and laundry allowance, travel time between clients, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of our supportive Ozcare family.