Home Care Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; St George; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Employee discounts

6% Bupa health insurance discount

Referral program

Career opportunities

Option to purchase additional annual (

Pastoral care support

Employee assistance program

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a dedicated Home Care Worker in St George to support clients at home with essential care and daily living tasks. You will help clients maintain independence and comfort in familiar surroundings, delivering compassionate care in the community.

The role requires personal care, medication assistance, transport support, and domestic duties, with a focus on safety, dignity, and client wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate.
• Current Driver's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support to clients to maintain independence.
• Assist with medication administration within scope and competency.
• Provide transport and accompany clients to appointments or activities.
• Perform domestic duties to maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Support clients to meet social needs and participate in activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – St George 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!

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

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
• 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.