Home Care Employee - Bermagui

IRT Group; Bermagui; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Company phone

PPE & training provided

ITEC Academy training

Salary packaging

Annual leave & sick leave

Gym discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IRT Group is seeking caring Home Care employees to support customers in the Bermagui area, helping maintain independence and quality of life at home. Roles involve personal care, medication support, meal prep and companionship, with shift patterns Monday–Friday and some weekends.

Applicants should have Certificate III/IV in Ageing, 3+ months in home or aged care, a valid driver’s license, First Aid/CPR, and a willingness to provide empathetic, person-centred care to diverse older Australians.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Ageing or equivalent required.
• At least 3 months' experience in Home care or Aged care.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Full or Provisional Driver's licence and insured car.
• Available to work weekdays; some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care / Showering
• Medication Assistance
• Cooking & Food Preparation
• Transports to Appointments
• Providing Companionship
• Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Independence

Second language bonus

Education

Certificate III or IV in Ageing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the Bermagui area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well‑being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.

Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

For this role, we are looking for:

• Home Care Employee - Grade 3 or 4B - Located in the Bermagui area.
• Certificate III or IV in Ageing
• An accredited Medication Competency (nice to have)
• At least 3 months experience in Home care and/or Aged care
• Monday - Friday and some weekends. Hours vary between 7am - 5pm.

Duties can include:

• Personal Care / Showering
• Medication Assistance
• Cooking & Food Preparation
• Transports to Appointments and social engagements
• Providing Companionship
• Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Full or Provisional 2 Driver's licence and a fully insured car
• Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• An accredited Medication Competency Certificate (nice to have)
• At least 3 months of professional Home Care/Aged care experience
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - A Second Language is a bonus!
• Resilience and ability to work independently
• Available to work weekdays
• A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Benefits for You

• Paid travel, mileage ($1.09/KM)
• Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided
• Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development - Complete your certificate through us!
• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Annual leave, Sick leave & Appreciation leave - relax and take two days off on us!
• Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs

Your well-being is our priority. You can't care for others if you don't look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!

For questions, contact ***********@irt.org.au.