Home Care Support Worker Trainee: Earn While You Learn

skilledcare; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Skilled Care is offering a Home Care Support Worker Trainee position in the Tweed Heads region. Earn $34.42/hr plus super while you train for a Certificate III in Individual Support, with a guaranteed minimum of 15 hours per week in a permanent part-time role.

No aged care experience is required; travel between clients is paid at your hourly rate and a kilometre allowance is provided. You’ll gain practical experience in home care while supporting older clients in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and respectful.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable communicating and building relationships with older people.
• Confident working independently in clients' homes.
• Willing to travel across the local service area.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and social support.
• Helping with everyday household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry and light cleaning.
• Supporting clients with shopping, appointments and errands.
• Assisting clients to remain connected with their local community.
• Providing friendly conversation and emotional support.
• Learning practical care skills with guidance from experienced team members.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Communication

Independent

Driving

Willing to travel

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Skilled Care is offering a Home Care Support Worker Trainee position in the Tweed Heads region. Earn $34.42/hr plus super while you train for a Certificate III in Individual Support, with a guaranteed minimum of 15 hours per week in a permanent part-time role.

No aged care experience is required; travel between clients is paid at your hourly rate and a kilometre allowance is provided. You’ll gain practical experience in home care while supporting older clients in their own homes.