Personal Care Worker

Timeless Support Pty Ltd; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Annual training

Local office support

Meaningful work helping older people

Job summary

Timeless Support Pty Ltd in Wangaratta is seeking reliable Aged Care Support Workers to join our local team. You will provide personal care and general domestic assistance in participants' homes, following care plans with compassion and dignity.

We value collaboration, ongoing training and a supportive office network, with above award wages and opportunities to grow your skills while helping older people remain independent at home.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in aged care or individual support.
• Experience in personal care and general domestic assistance.
• Police check within 12 months before start date, in line with recruitment.
• Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• General house cleaning: vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry and ironing.
• Personal care: assisting with showering, toileting, dressing and compression wear.
• Shopping, meal planning and cooking for participants.
• Accompanying participants to appointments, outings and social activities.
• Providing companionship and encouraging independence.
• Following care plans and safe work practices.
• Recording visits and reporting concerns or changes in wellbeing.

Job description

Support older people to live well and independently at home.

Timeless Support is a locally based aged care provider supporting older people across Wangaratta and North East Victoria. We work in regional towns and communities, getting to know each participant and providing care that respects their choices, routines and dignity.

Our values are Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning and Excellence. We are looking for reliable Support Workers who share those values and are ready to provide both personal care and general house cleaning.

Aged Care Support Workers | Wangaratta

Support older people to live well and independently at home.

Timeless Support is a locally based aged care provider supporting older people across Wangaratta and North East Victoria. We work in regional towns and communities, getting to know each participant and providing care that respects their choices, routines and dignity.

Our values are Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning and Excellence. We are looking for reliable Support Workers who share those values and are ready to provide both personal care and general house cleaning.

About the role

Depending on each participant’s needs, your work will include:

• General house cleaning: vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, laundry, ironing and other routine domestic tasks
• Personal care: assisting with showering, toileting, dressing and compression wear
• Shopping with participants, meal planning, preparation and cooking
• Accompanying participants to appointments, outings and social activities
• Providing companionship and encouraging independence
• Following care plans and safe work practices
• Recording each visit and promptly reporting concerns or changes in a participant’s wellbeing

Please read before applying: General cleaning is an essential and non-negotiable part of this position. Support Workers must be willing and able to carry out routine cleaning tasks throughout their employment, including vacuuming, mopping and bathroom cleaning. If you are seeking a care role that does not involve cleaning, this position will not be suitable.

About you

You are compassionate, dependable and comfortable working independently in participants’ homes. You communicate respectfully, follow instructions and speak up when someone’s needs change.

You will need:

• A relevant qualification in aged care or individual support
• Experience in personal care and general domestic assistance
• The ability to safely perform the cleaning and personal care duties of the roleGood communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of the Aged Care Code of Conduct and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, or a willingness to learn
• The ability to work respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds
• A police check issued within the 12 months before your expected commencement date, in accordance with Timeless Support’s recruitment requirements
• Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain these before commencing
• Willingness to participate in annual training, including manual handling training
• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport for travel between participants

Why join Timeless Support?

• Above award wages
• Annual training to maintain and build your skills
• Support from a local office team when you need guidance
• Meaningful work helping older people remain comfortable, connected and independent at home

We appreciate workers who take pride in doing the practical tasks, notice when someone’s needs change and treat every participant with dignity.