Compassionate Home Care Assistant — Part-Time, Travel

Respect Group Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Respect Group Limited in Regional Australia is hiring a Home Care Assistant to provide person-centred support to clients in their own homes, based in Merrylands, NSW. The role requires travel to Eastwood, Parramatta, Liverpool, Greenacre and nearby suburbs to meet local demand.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, helping with cleaning, domestic tasks, shopping and transporting clients to appointments and activities while promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, or equivalent, with current First Aid certificate.
• Physically able to perform role responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a registered and insured vehicle; maintain vehicle insurance.
• Be willing to comply with mandatory vaccinations (COVID-19, ideally flu).

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve and maintain wellbeing and independence, following individual care plans.
• Provide direct personal care: bathing, hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility support, mobility aids, meals.
• Undertake domestic tasks: cleaning, laundry, food preparation, shopping.
• Offer social support and transport to appointments and community activities.
• Monitor client health and wellbeing and report changes to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships and accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Mobility assistance and daily living

Communication and interpersonal

Local travel readiness

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Driver's license

Registered vehicle with insurance

Job description

Respect Group Limited in Regional Australia is hiring a Home Care Assistant to provide person-centred support to clients in their own homes, based in Merrylands, NSW. The role requires travel to Eastwood, Parramatta, Liverpool, Greenacre and nearby suburbs to meet local demand.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, helping with cleaning, domestic tasks, shopping and transporting clients to appointments and activities while promoting independence.