Compassionate Home Care Aide with Flexible Shifts

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well discounts

Salary packaging

Motor vehicle allowance

Travel time

Mobile phone

Job summary

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Casual Home Care Assistant to provide person-centred support in clients' homes across Myrtle Bank, Marion and Mount Barker. You will help clients maintain independence and participate in meaningful 1:1 time, including transport between homes and respite cottages.

The role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support, 1+ year experience in personal care, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with your own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support - Ageing, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in personal care with independent work capability.
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Transport: Valid Australian driver's licence and own vehicle (essential).
• Clinical: Sound personal care skills; dementia care understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, safe, effective support to clients in their homes.
• Transport clients between homes and respite cottages as required.
• Engage in meaningful 1:1 time with clients and assist with daily living tasks.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Basic cooking

Clinical skills

Dementia care understanding

Education

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

Job description

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Casual Home Care Assistant to provide person-centred support in clients' homes across Myrtle Bank, Marion and Mount Barker. You will help clients maintain independence and participate in meaningful 1:1 time, including transport between homes and respite cottages.

The role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support, 1+ year experience in personal care, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with your own vehicle.