Home Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Training

St Simeon Village and Healthcare; Penrith; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St Simeon Village and Healthcare is seeking Casual Care Staff to support elderly and disabled clients in the Greater Western Sydney, Parramatta, Nepean and Hills District areas. The role involves personal care, transport, domestic duties and respite to carers, to help clients remain living at home with independence.

The team emphasizes training and professional development, with a reliable, caring, and flexible approach to community-based care in the homes of our consumers.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or similar).
• Current Driver’s License.
• Reliable registered and insured vehicle.
• Use of a smart phone and email.
• Reliability and initiative.
• Willingness to undertake a Police Check.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent phone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to liaise professionally with client management and other key stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes for our elderly consumers.
• Ability to take directives from the Management team in relation to our consumers.

Responsibilities

• Be reliable, calm, honest and sensitive to the needs of people.
• Provide a level of care that enhances the independence of our clients.
• Ensure all care services are of a consistent high quality and in line with the St Simeon’s mission and values.
• Enable people to live in a safe, healthy environment which promotes independence and self confidence.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Ensure compliance with industry and company Policies and Procedures.
• Preferred proven work experience with the elderly and/or people with a disability and their carers.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Phone manners

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership

Smartphone usage

Email usage

Job description

St Simeon Village and Healthcare is seeking Casual Care Staff to support elderly and disabled clients in the Greater Western Sydney, Parramatta, Nepean and Hills District areas. The role involves personal care, transport, domestic duties and respite to carers, to help clients remain living at home with independence.

The team emphasizes training and professional development, with a reliable, caring, and flexible approach to community-based care in the homes of our consumers.