Personal Carer - Yass,Nsw

Goodwin Aged Care Services; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Aged Care Services is seeking a friendly and experienced Personal Carer to support clients living independently at home in New South Wales. You will help with daily activities, personal care, transport, and companionship to maintain a safe and high-quality lifestyle.

The role requires Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community) or higher, a valid Australian driver’s licence, and a vehicle with comprehensive insurance for work use.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community) or higher.
• Australian driver's licence is required.
• Vehicle with full comprehensive insurance for work use, with quarterly checks.
• Smartphone and data plan needed to stay connected during shifts.
• Medication skill set is desirable.
• Experience delivering care outcomes for older people.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to multitask across diverse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support.
• Personal care for clients in their own homes.
• Transport to appointments or activities.
• Shopping and errands.
• Medication administration where appropriate.
• Respite care for carers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community)

Australian Driver's Licence

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

About the role

Our client is looking for friendly, and experienced Personal Carer, motivated and ready to join our amazing teamto assist our clients with independent living within their own home.

This ensures clients receive services and support tomaintain a safe, independent and high quality of life.

Key responsibilities:

• Domestic Support
• Personal Care
• Transport
• Shopping
• Medication administration
• Respite Care
• Socialisation
• Other support tasks

Essential Qualifications

Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community) (or higher) or similar highly desirable.
Australian Driver's Licence
Motor vehicle (car) with current registration and full comprehensive insurance that can beused for work purposes. Vehicle must undergo completion of quarterly vehicle check.
Copies of licence, registration and insurance must be provided prior to commencement and upon renewal.
Mobile phone (smart phone). It is the responsibility of the carer to ensure the phone is switched on, charged and has sufficient credit, including data, at all times during worktime.
Medication Skill Set highly desirable.
Experience in the delivery of care outcomes for older people.
Experience in achieving outcomes and skill development.
Sound level skills in office systems, procedures, documentation and record keeping.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
Flexibility in work and thought processes to be able to multitask on a variety of diverse work types at the same time.

Personal Attributes:

High ethical standard, is trustworthy and confidential.
Works well individually and as a team member.
Has consideration and respect for others and their views.
Shows respect for cultural diversity in all communications and interactions with co-workers and consumers.
Adapts to changing environments and demands.
Enthusiastic, energetic, projects a positive image.
Good attention to detail, efficiency and effectiveness.