Home Care Employee

Whiddon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging options

Paid time between clients

Quarterly gifts and events

Retail benefits and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Learning and scholarship programs

Recognition programs

Locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Whiddon is seeking Home Care Employees to visit clients in the Sydney Metro region from Hornsby, NSW on a casual basis.

You will provide Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care and Medication services in clients' homes, with shifts arranged to suit your availability. A Certificate III in aged care (or in progress), current first aid/CPR, a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in aged care or related field completed or in progress.
• Current first aid and CPR certifications.
• Insured car and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Domestic Assistance and Social Support to clients at home.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities within the Sydney Metro region.
• Prepare meals and assist with personal care as needed.
• Support medication reminders and vitals as directed by care plans.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Driver's license

Reliable transport

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Home Care Employee Whiddon Hornsby, NSW, AU

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 Hornsby on a Casual basis, visiting clients in the Sydney Metro region.

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 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.

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

What we offer

• 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 packaging, 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