Home Care Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated Lease

Corporate Health Insurance Discounts

Benefits App

Wellbeing App

Annual People Awards

EAP & Pastoral Care

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland’s Townsville Home & Community team is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Home Care Worker to help Queenslanders live safely and independently at home.

Pay rates start from $36.5923 to $37.3278 per hour, plus salary packaging, depending on qualifications and experience. A minimum of 3 days availability across weekdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Certificate or NDIS Clearance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and personal support that helps clients maintain independence and enjoy life at home.
• Support clients with personal care including hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with shopping, transport, respite and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with domestic tasks to keep homes safe and comfortable.
• Help clients stay socially connected and engaged with their community.
• Assist with medication within the scope of your role and competency.
• Follow individual care plans and daily schedules to ensure correct support.
• Build genuine, respectful relationships and complete accurate records.

Skills

Police clearance

Drivers license + vehicle

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day as a Home Care Worker

Looking for a role where the work you do genuinely matters?

Join Anglicare Southern Queensland's Townsville Home & Community team as a Permanent Part-Time Home Care Worker and help Queenslanders live safely, independently and comfortably in their own homes. Pay rates starts from $36.5923 per hour, upto $37.3278 per hour, plus salary packaging, depending on your relevant qualifications and experience.

Every day is different. You'll build meaningful relationships with clients, support them with everyday activities and, most importantly, help them continue doing the things that matter to them.

A minimum of 3 days availability across weekdays is preferred.

What you'll do:

As a Home Care Worker, you'll provide practical and personal support that helps our clients maintain their independence and enjoy life at home.

Your day may include:

• Supporting clients with personal care, including hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Helping with shopping, transport, respite and other activities of daily living.
• Assisting clients with domestic tasks to keep their homes safe and comfortable.
• Supporting clients to stay socially connected and engaged with their community.
• Assisting with medication within the scope of your role and competency.
• Following individual care plans and daily schedules to ensure clients receive the right support.
• Building genuine, respectful relationships with clients and making a positive difference in their day.
• Completing accurate documentation and records as required.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate OR NDIS Clearance
• 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
  • Completion of Module HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication (or commitment to obtain)
  • Completion of Module HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems (or commitment to obtain)

Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Ready to make a difference?

We would love to hear from you.

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.