Empowering Home Care & Support Worker

Princes Court Ltd; Mildura; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Princes Court Ltd. seeks caring staff to support consumers to live independently at home through personal care, domestic tasks and social support.

You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate appointments and work with healthcare providers to ensure comfort and safety. Required are a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, First Aid and CPR, a valid Class C Driver Licence, and a current Police Check or NDIS Screening (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Driver licence (Class C) required.
• Knowledge of the Commonwealth Aged Care Quality Standards.
• National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shopping, banking and bill paying or undertake on consumers behalf.
• Assist with meals as required, including preparation and cooking.
• Supervise/assist with personal hygiene, showering, toileting, continence aids, and dressing.
• Aid residents to get in and out of bed and assist with ambulation or wheelchair movement.
• Liaise with doctors and emergency services when necessary.
• Organise appointments and escort to appointments or outings.
• Assist with exercises as professionally determined.
• Perform simple wound dressing.
• General household cleaning in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms.
• Provide social support to consumers.

Skills

Strong communication with clients

Organisational skills

Driver licence

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

First Aid certificate

CPR certificate

Class C Drivers Licence

Job description

Princes Court Ltd. seeks caring staff to support consumers to live independently at home through personal care, domestic tasks and social support.

You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate appointments and work with healthcare providers to ensure comfort and safety. Required are a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, First Aid and CPR, a valid Class C Driver Licence, and a current Police Check or NDIS Screening (or willingness to obtain).