Home Care Worker

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Warwick; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Job summary

Churches of Christ Home Care Southern Downs is seeking caring Home Care Workers to assist seniors at home with daily tasks, companionship and social support. Training is provided to support you in this role.

You will provide friendly companionship, help with light cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, and transport to appointments, supporting independence in a home setting. A positive attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support.
• Current driver’s license and a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle for work.
• Current police check.
• Australian Work Rights – sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Empathetic

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support

Job description

Churches of Christ in Queensland – Warwick QLD

Churches of Christ Home Care, Southern Downs

About the role

Home Care Southern Downs is looking for caring and reliable individuals to assist seniors in their homes with everyday tasks, companionship, and social support. If you have a passion for helping others and a positive attitude, we will provide the necessary training to support you in this role.

As a Home Care Worker, you will:

• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment.

What we're looking for

This role is perfect for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a difference - Providing personalised assistance to clients, helping them maintain their independence and enhancing their quality of life within their chosen community. You will be a valued member of the team, working closely with and reporting to our very supportive Senior Home Care Workers as needed.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Currently holds a Certificate 3 in Individual Support
• A current driver's license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes are essential for this role.(Reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle)
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current police check
• Hold a valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.