Home Care Worker (Atherton/Malanda)

Right at Home; Atherton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discount program

Friendly workplace

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Right at Home Far North Queensland is expanding its team of in-home aged care professionals. We are seeking experienced Home Care Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering a caring, compassionate, respectful and high-quality service to clients living independently at home.

You will assist with personal and domestic care, transportation, medication reminders and activities of daily living, building long-term relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services required.
• Satisfactory Australian National Police check issued within the last 12 months.
• Current First aid and CPR certificates.
• Smart mobile phone; Driver’s licence and own reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance to clients.
• Assist with transportation to appointments and errands.
• Provide medication reminders and monitor health needs.
• Support activities of daily living and encourage independence.

Skills

Personal care

Domestic care

Transport assistance

Time management

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services

Job description

• Location: [Malanda-QLD, Atherton, Australia]

Right at Home is one of the largest home care providers in the world, with over 750 offices in five countries around the world. We provide a wide range of tailored care services to assist people living independently in their homes and are respected within the community for providing our clients with a high level of service, with our mission being ‘to improve the quality of life of those we serve’.

Role Overview

Our Far North Queensland office continues to grow and we are seeking experienced Home Care Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful and high-quality service.

Clients and caregivers are matched based on skill level, personality traits and preferences to support long-term relationships.

As typical in the role of in-home aged care support, you will assist with:

• personal care
• domestic assistance
• transportation
• medication reminders
• and other activities of daily living
• Rewarding work opportunities - making a difference in your local community;
• Friendly and supportive workplace;
• Employee rewards retail discount program;
• Competitive remuneration; and
• Career advancement opportunities will arise as the office expands - this is a unique career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services
• Satisfactory Australian National Police check (issued in the last 12 months);
• Current First aid and CPR certificates;
• Smart mobile phone; and
• Driver’s licence and their own reliable presentable car.

Preferred Skills

This role will report to the Care Manager and a successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to provide personal and domestic care;
• A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people in a community setting;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; and
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunities.

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