Home Care Aide with Flexible Hours & Impactful Support

Mercy Health Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 5,138,000 - 7,343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Dedicated service team

Mobile phone

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cairns is seeking a casual Home Care worker to support clients living at home with respite, personal care, domestic assistance and carer support per care plans. You’ll communicate needs to Care Advisors and advocate for client choices.

Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering flexible, person-centred care. Required qualifications include CHC certificates, NDIS clearance, CPR-enabled First Aid and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care and management.
• Ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to stay at home with respite, personal care, domestic help and carer support per care plans.
• Provide accurate, timely information about client needs or changes to the Care Advisor.
• Listen to clients and empower them to choose for themselves.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide responsive services to consumers and carers.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Certificate III in Home or Aged Care

Certificate IV in Disability Support

First Aid Certificate (incl. CPR)

NDIS Clearance

Driver Licence

Job description

Mercy Health in Cairns is seeking a casual Home Care worker to support clients living at home with respite, personal care, domestic assistance and carer support per care plans. You’ll communicate needs to Care Advisors and advocate for client choices.

Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering flexible, person-centred care. Required qualifications include CHC certificates, NDIS clearance, CPR-enabled First Aid and a valid driver license.