Home Care Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Bli Bli; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Health insurance discount

Referral program

Career opportunities

Additional annual leave

Pastoral Care & EAP

Free annual flu vaccination

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland in Bli Bli, QLD, is seeking a Home Care Worker to support clients in daily living at home. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, and social activities, helping clients maintain independence and comfort in familiar surroundings.

You will work within a team, demonstrate empathy for diverse client backgrounds, and use care plans to guide daily routines. A current driver’s licence and a National Police Certificate are required, with travel to surrounding

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a client-focused culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse client groups.
• Ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance to clients.
• Assist with medication administration within scope of practice.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.
• Perform domestic duties to maintain a clean, comfortable home environment.
• Support clients to meet their social and emotional needs.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Services or equivalent

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Bli Bli QLD

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

About the role:

Create special, rewarding relationships by providing regular support and living assistance to those in need within the community!

Some suburbs of travel required in this role:

• Coolum, Bli Bli, Maroochi River, Mudjimba, Peregian, Yandina, Eumundi, Doonan etc

Our Home and Community Service is seeking a dedicated Home Care Worker to join our team.

In this role, you will offer essential assistance to clients, aiding them in daily tasks to maintain independence and comfort at home. Your responsibilities will include personal care, medication assistance, transportation, domestic duties, and assisting clients to meet social needs.

• Performs a range of activities of daily living which may include but is not limited to hygiene, dressing and grooming, shopping, transport and respite in line with the prescribed care plan.
• Completes domestic duties of a routine nature within the client's home to assist in the provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment which may include cooking and preparing meals.
• Supports clients to meet their social needs.
• Follows work plan/schedule and prioritise key tasks.
• Assists in administering medication within the scope of the role and as deemed competent.
• Produces accurate written information using forms, log books and templates appropriate to the task.

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and contribute to a positive, client-focused culture.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and sensitively with a range of clients, including those with challenging behaviours, or clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work activities and schedules to meet established deadlines and achieve high quality work outcomes.
• Sound verbal and written communication abilities, including the ability to understand instructions, read and navigate road maps, comprehend care plans and communicate clearly and professionally with both clients and staff.
• Sound computer skills.

Role requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Services or equivalent

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• 12% Super.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.