Home Care Worker

CommunityServices1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Community Services #1 is recruiting a compassionate home care worker to deliver ageing support in ACT and nearby NSW. You will follow a tailored care plan, assist with domestic tasks, personal care, transport, appointments, and community participation.

We value confidentiality, accurate notes, and collaboration with families and stakeholders. A Certificate III in Ageing Support and current First Aid/CPR are required, along with a valid driver's license and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent required.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current Driver’s Licence with reliable vehicle.
• Able to obtain pre-employment checks (Police Check and Working with Children Check).
• Strong documentation and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care based on individualised support plan.
• Provide domestic assistance and personal care.
• Support clients with transport, appointments, communication, and participation in community activities.
• Maintain accurate daily shift notes, monitor client wellbeing, and escalate concerns to the Team Leader.
• Ensure dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Driver's License

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

About us:

Community Services #1 is a not-for-profit supporting people and families across the ACT and surrounding NSW. With over 200 employees and volunteers, we deliver services that strengthen community wellbeing and belonging.

About the role:

• Provide support and care based on each client’s individualised support plan.
• Provide domestic assistance, personal care, support services that assist recovery and independence.
• Support clients with transport, appointments, communication, and participation in community, leisure, and wellness activities.
• Maintain accurate daily shift notes, monitor client wellbeing, and promptly escalate any concerns to the Team Leader.
• Ensure dignity, privacy, and respect in all interactions, while adhering to confidentiality, the Aged Care Code of Conduct, and collaborating with families and stakeholders.

For a copy of the position description, please see the document attached

About you:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent, relevant experience delivering home care/aged care support (domestic assistance and/or personal care) and 3+ months aged carer experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current Driver’s License and reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Able to obtain required pre-employment checks (Police Check and Working with Children Check)
• Strong documentation and confidentiality practice.

What we offer:

• Remuneration aligned to SCHADS Award – Home Care Employee Level 2 and 3 (casual), plus super.
• Supportive team, development opportunities and free parking.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Workplace adjustments are available.

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