Home Care Support Worker

Healthcare Australia; Lake Cathie; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Training

Free uniform

Easy shift app

SCHADS award pay

Résumé du poste

Healthcare Australia is seeking Home Care Support Workers to assist elderly clients in the Camden Haven area and surrounding locations. You will provide domestic and social support, helping clients stay independent at home.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, have a valid AU driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle, and provide a police check (within six months), plus current First Aid and CPR certificates.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent required.
• Police check no older than six months required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Valid Australian driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle.
• 6+ months sector experience desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Assist elderly clients with daily living tasks and domestic support.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as required.
• Provide personal care assistance including hygiene and mobility support.
• Transport clients to appointments and social events, using own vehicle where needed.
• Support clients to participate in community activities and maintain independence.

Connaissances

Compassion

Empathy

Reliable transportation

Active listening

Formation

Certificate III in Individual Support

Description du poste

About you

We are seeking kind, patient, empathetic individuals with a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification to join our Home Care Support Worker team for the Camden haven and surrounding areas.

Applicants willing to accept shifts in the following areas will be looked on favourably:

• Lorne
• Lake Cathie
• Bonny Hills
• Kew
• Lakewood
• West Haven
• Henry Kendall Drive
• Laurieton
• North Haven
• Camden Head
• Dunbogan

The successful applicant understands that their ability to be consistent in their shifts has a huge impact on their clients, who have spent their lives contributing to our community. They would be available for shifts Monday to Friday in hours between 7am and 5:30pm.

Successful applicant will take pride and joy in giving back to the elderly of our community by assisting with Domestic and Social Support Work including cleaning, cooking, transporting and accompanying/assisting clients to social events and appointments. Applicants with relevant Certificate III and above qualifications will also be performing personal care tasks such as showering, assisting with feeds, toileting etc.

About Us

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a National organisation that provides a variety of direct and indirect (Agency) services to the Healthcare Sector. Weare currently experiencing high demand for our Home Care (Aged in the Home) services in the Camden Haven and surrounds and are looking for passionate and caring people to join our team to deliver these services.

About The Role

Successful applicants will be working with our elderly customers with the goal to help them remain in their own homes for as long as possible and live a fulfilling life independently. Support may include assistance with Daily living, such as domestic support, meal preparations, personal care, and/or community access and participation.

What's on offer

• Casual position with opportunity to lead into PPT
• Free Training and development opportunities
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunities to develop skills to support clients
• Free uniform
• Easy App for managing your shifts and submitting timesheets
• Pay in accordance with the SCHADS Award.

To be considered

• Experience supporting the elderly preferred
• Cert III + Personal Support Qualification required
• 6+ Months sector experience desirable but not essential
• Valid AU Drivers Licence, either Green P Plates or Full License
• Must have reliable vehicle to transport between customer locations and have or be willing to obtain full comprehensive insurance (KM's are paid)
• Be able to supply a Police Check no older than six months
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)