In-Home Aged Care Assistant for Indigenous Community

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Weekly staff wellness

Community event participation

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in Hervey Bay provides in-home aged care to eligible community members. The role involves direct support, personal care, meals, and transport to maintain clients' independence and safety in their own homes.

You will work within care plans, coordinating with a team to deliver respectful, culturally safe services. A relevant qualification and current First Aid/CPR are required, with a valid QLD driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• Vehicle available for services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general client care including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite, meals and transport activities.
• Provide daily assistance to clients to maintain independence and stay in their own home.
• Provide personal care per care plans (bathing, grooming, nutrition, oral hygiene) per SOPs.
• Provide domestic assistance and social support services as required.
• Deliver quality care at all times.

Skills

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Social support

Respite care

Meal prep

Transport

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in Hervey Bay provides in-home aged care to eligible community members. The role involves direct support, personal care, meals, and transport to maintain clients' independence and safety in their own homes.

You will work within care plans, coordinating with a team to deliver respectful, culturally safe services. A relevant qualification and current First Aid/CPR are required, with a valid QLD driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.