Home Care Support Worker

Orchard Talent Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

IRT Academy training

Staff travel & mileage

Uniform & PPE provided

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IRT (Illawarra Retirement Trust) is seeking experienced aged care workers for permanent part-time roles across Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Currimundi, Caloundra and surrounds (4551, 4558, 4557). In this role you will perform domestic assistance, personal care, transport and social support, with guaranteed hours and access to accredited training through the IRT Academy.

Join a not-for-profit employer that values compassion, reliability and community service.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license and a fully insured car.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• At least 6 months of experience working in homecare or aged care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Available to work on weekdays during the day.
• A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians.

Responsibilities

• Domestic Assistance including cleaning and cooking or meal preparation
• Personal care including getting them up, showering and dressing
• Driving clients to medical appointments or taking them shopping
• Providing social support and community engagement
• Providing complex care and medication management

Skills

Driver's license

Cert III in IS

First Aid

Experience in homecare

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Weekday availability

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

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, 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

You can make a difference in someone's life today by applying for this highly rewarding role with IRT (Illawarra Retirement Trust)!

We have multiplePermanent Part Timepositions for experienced aged care workers available in Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Currimundi, Caloundra and the surrounding areas of 4551, 4558 & 4557 postcode.

Your day will look like

• Domestic Assistance including cleaning and cooking or meal preparation
• Personal care including getting them up, showering and dressing
• Driving clients to medical appointments or taking them shopping
• Providing social support and community engagement
• Providing complex care and medication management

Why choose IRT?

• Competitive payand more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Paid travel, mileage ($0.99/KM)
• Workphone, uniform, PPE & training provided
• Guaranteed hoursfor our valued home care workers
• Access to free accredited training coursesthrough the IRT Academy for professional and career development
• Career opportunitiesin residential aged care, nursing and facilities management
• Annual leave, Sick leave & Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs asYour well-being is our priority

What we look for

• ValidDriver's licenceand afully insured car
• Certificate III in Individual Supportor equivalent
• CurrentFirst Aid Certificate(or willing to obtain)
• At least6 months of experience working in homecare or aged care setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Dependable and ability to work independently

You're available to work on weekdays during the day

A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life

If you're looking make a difference in someone's life today,