Specialised Carer - Home Care

Rashi Joshi; Southern Midlands; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Salary packaging

Career development

Additional annual leave

Wellbeing resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

HammondCare in Gymea Bay is seeking a Casual Specialised Carer to support older guests in Respite Cottages. You will deliver personalised care, assist with grooming and daily activities, and help maintain a home-like environment.

No formal qualification is necessary, though Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage; a driver’s license is required for some duties. Training provided, shifts available across morning, afternoon and night to suit rostering needs.

Qualifications

• Australian Driver's license is required.
• Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage.
• First Aid certificate desirable.
• Willingness to learn and follow care plans.
• Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene.
• Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays.
• Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally.
• Occasionally drive a 12-Seater Bus for client transport.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Education

Certificate III Individual Support

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Do you love to care? We do! Join HammondCare as a Specialised Carer and be part of an independent, not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of thousands of older people in need.

HammondCare Home Care is currently looking for Casual Carers to join our team in Gymea Bay Respite Cottages based in Gymea Bay in the Sutherland Shire Region. The Opportunity HammondCare's Respite Cottages provide short-term accommodation and individualised support for older guests during stays of up to 10 nights. As a Specialised Carer, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalised care and creating a welcoming, home-like environment. Please note: Rosters available may not suit student visa due to hour restrictions. Unlimited work rights will be highly regarded.

About the role

Hourly Rates: $32.91 to $36.50 base + Super + Casual Loading

• 7.15am-14.45 - Morning shift
• 14.45 - 21.45- Afternoon shift
• 21.30- 07.45- Night shift

*** Ideally you will be able to work a mix of the above shifts

Responsibilities

Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene

Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans

Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays

Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities

Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally

In some cases, you'll have an opportunity to go offsite and provide care and supervision for our Clients, and this would mean having the capacity to drive a 12-Seater Bus (standard drivers license)

What do you need to apply?

• Australian Drivers license
• No formal qualification is necessary; however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage
• Available to work a mix of the above mentioned shifts
• First Aid certificate desirable
• Empathy and compassion are a must
• We provide job training as long as you have the willingness and desire to learn
• Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone
• A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.

In return for your expertise, we offer

• full training to all care workers (no experience is necessary)
• salary packaging (for PPT only): $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
• additional training and career development opportunities
• leave benefits (purchased additional annual leave)
• reward and recognition program
• fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• counselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and more
• exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability.

Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.