Home Care Employee

Whiddon; Richmond; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive leave

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

Community Service Leave

Fertility Leave

Compassionate Leave

Frank Whiddon Day

Employee Assistance Program

Work-life balance

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Referral Bonus

Whiddon Scholarships

Recognition Programs

Locations NSW/QLD

Job summary

Whiddon in Kyogle seeks a part-time Domestic Assistant to provide in-home care to elderly clients across the Kyogle area. You will deliver domestic assistance, social support, transportation, meal prep, personal care and medication support in clients' homes.

Applicants must hold a Certificate III in aged care (or be in progress) and have current First Aid and CPR, plus a valid driver’s license and insured car. Flexible shifts support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in aged care or related field (or in progress).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Insured car and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance and social support at clients' homes.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Deliver personal care and medication support.
• Visit clients in the Kyogle area and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Helping elderly Australians continue to live at home is incredibly rewarding and it really requires a team effort to do it well. So, we will back you up with experienced Care Coordinators that have the time and focus to answer your questions and provide guidance and support when you need it.

Getting to know the personalities and life stories of clients is amazing. We will provide you with comprehensive information about them and their needs, and rostering to maintain continuity with them, so you can quickly build rapport and deeper relationships.

You also have a life and responsibilities outside of work though, and we will work with you to agree the shifts that suit you and remain flexible and open-minded for whatever might come up in the future.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our clients and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Kyogle on a part-time basis, working at least 20 hours per fortnight and visiting clients in the Kyogle area. Additional hours are also available for those seeking more work, subject to client needs and service requirements. Candidates must leave within the surrounding suburb and willing to service clients in that area.

In this role, you will be providing Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care and Medication services to clients living in their homes.

You must hold a certificate 3 in in aged care or related field (or in the process of obtaining qualification) and current first aid and CPR, an insured car and driver's license.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance. Options to work different shifts, providing more flexibility to your schedule
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packing, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Paid time between clients
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes