Compassionate Home Care Worker - Community-Based & Flexible

St Mary's Aged Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s Home Service is seeking caring Home Care Workers to join our community care team on the Sunshine Coast. This is a community-based role travelling to client homes across the region, with personal care and daily living support.

You will work part-time, provide assistance with meals, transportation and companionship, follow individual care plans, and help clients remain independent in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent
• National Criminal History Record Check
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
• Comprehensive vehicle insurance and reliable access to your own vehicle for work
• Smart mobile phone
• Internet access

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as showering, dressing and continence care
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Domestic assistance and maintaining a safe and hygienic home
• Meal preparation
• Medication assistance, where applicable
• Social support and companionship
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities
• Assisting clients to maintain independence and quality of life
• Following individual care plans and providing care in accordance with client needs

Skills

Personal care

ADLs

Domestic assistance

Meal preparation

Medication assistance

Social support

Appointments support

Care plans

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

St Mary’s Home Service is seeking caring Home Care Workers to join our community care team on the Sunshine Coast. This is a community-based role travelling to client homes across the region, with personal care and daily living support.

You will work part-time, provide assistance with meals, transportation and companionship, follow individual care plans, and help clients remain independent in their own homes.