Home Care Worker (Townsville)

Right at Home; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount retail program

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Right at Home is expanding its North Queensland team and seeks experienced Home Care Workers to provide compassionate, high-quality in-home aged care. You will assist clients with personal care, domestic tasks, transportation and daily living activities, building long-term relationships based on trust and respect.

Role involves working closely with the Care Manager, supporting clients in their own homes, and contributing to a friendly, supportive workplace. Rolling applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services.
• Satisfactory Australian National Police check.
• Current or willing to obtain a first aid and CPR certificate.
• Smart mobile phone.
• Driver’s licence and own reliable presentable car.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Give medication reminders and assist with daily living activities.
• Work with Care Manager to deliver high-quality home care services.
• Be flexible to support clients in the community.

Skills

Personal care

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Disability Services

Community Services

Tools

Smartphone

Driver's licence

Reliable car

Job description

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 home 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’.

Our North Queensland office is under new management and requires additional staff to meet the growing demand for our services in the region.

Role Overview

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, willsee you assisting 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.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Community or Disability Services;
• Satisfactory Australian National Police check;
• Current or willing to obtain a first aid and CPR certificate;
• 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.