Home Care Worker (Cassowary Coast)

Right at Home; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discount program

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Friendly workplace

Make a difference in your community

Job summary

Right at Home in Far North Queensland is seeking experienced Home Care Workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality in-home aged care. You will assist clients with personal care, domestic tasks, transportation, medication reminders and daily living activities in a supportive community setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or related field, have a current police check, first aid/CPR, a valid driver's licence and a reliable car, plus a mobile phone for

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care.
• Provide domestic assistance.
• Assist with transportation.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Support activities of daily living.

Skills

Autonomous work

Time management

Organisation

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Willingness to upskill

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services

Tools

Smart mobile phone

Job description

• Location: [Innisfail-QLD, Tully-Queensland, 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 ‘toimprove 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.

Please note that we review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis, which means we may fill all available spaces for some divisions and locations prior to the application deadline. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.