In-Home Aged Care Companion – Indigenous Communities

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd seeks dedicated aged care workers to provide compassionate in-home support to Elders in South East Queensland. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, meals, transport and social activities in line with individual care plans.

Successful candidates will hold a current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD), a valid First Aid/CPR, and a National Police Check. Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is valued.

Qualifications

• Provide direct in-home aged care to eligible clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living per care plans.
• Support independence and wellbeing for clients in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general client care, including undertake personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite, meals and transport activities
• Provide daily assistance to clients by supporting them to maintain their independence to remain in their own home
• Provide personal care assistance to clients in their homes, according to the assessed needs as specified in their care plans (eg bathing, showering, grooming, nutrition, oral hygiene), in line with level of Certification and standard operating procedures
• Provide domestic assistance and social support services to clients if required
• Provide quality care at all times

Skills

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Social support

Meal preparation

Transport assistance

Job description

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd seeks dedicated aged care workers to provide compassionate in-home support to Elders in South East Queensland. You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, meals, transport and social activities in line with individual care plans.

Successful candidates will hold a current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD), a valid First Aid/CPR, and a National Police Check. Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is valued.