Compassionate In-Home Care Assistant (Full/Part-Time)

Caremark Wakefield; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark Wakefield is seeking caring and reliable Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across the Wakefield area. Roles include personal care, nutrition support, medication assistance and daily living tasks, with shifts mornings to weekends.

Full-time and part-time opportunities exist; driving licence is desirable but not essential. Join a compassionate team dedicated to dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or similar setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respectful to client.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel between allocated visits.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care including washing, showering, dressing and toileting.
• Providing continence care while protecting privacy and dignity.
• Preparing meals and drinks and encouraging good nutrition.
• Supporting medication in line with care plans and procedures.
• Assisting people to move safely using moving and handling plans.
• Offering companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Supporting daily routines and community activities where included.
• Helping with light housework to maintain a safe home.
• Completing accurate and timely care records.
• Reporting changes in health or wellbeing to the office.
• Notifying safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Working with families and professionals to provide person-centred care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Record keeping

Follow care plans

Job description

Caremark Wakefield is seeking caring and reliable Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across the Wakefield area. Roles include personal care, nutrition support, medication assistance and daily living tasks, with shifts mornings to weekends.

Full-time and part-time opportunities exist; driving licence is desirable but not essential. Join a compassionate team dedicated to dignity and independence.