Empowering Aged Care Support Worker (Part-Time, Wagga)

Uniting; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Paid travel time

Kilometre reimbursement

Job summary

Uniting in the Wagga Wagga area is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to provide person-centred care and companionship to older adults living at home. Travel to clients’ homes using your own car is required, with flexible, stable shifts to fit your hours.

The role covers help at home, personal care, transport, and participation in wellbeing activities; a part-time schedule with development opportunities and a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience providing client centred care.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Drivers licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help at home: housekeeping, grocery shopping or meal preparation
• Personal Care: personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime or medication administration
• Transport: appointments or shopping trips
• Social and wellbeing: accompany clients on outings or assist with Healthy Living for Seniors activities

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Client centred care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

First Aid certificate

Tools

Drivers licence

Insured vehicle

Job description

Uniting in the Wagga Wagga area is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to provide person-centred care and companionship to older adults living at home. Travel to clients’ homes using your own car is required, with flexible, stable shifts to fit your hours.

The role covers help at home, personal care, transport, and participation in wellbeing activities; a part-time schedule with development opportunities and a supportive multi-disciplinary team.