Specialised Carer | Home Care | Mid North Coast

HammondCare; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Specialised Carer to join their team, providing essential support to older individuals in their homes. This part-time role offers flexible hours and requires a valid Driver's Licence and access to a reliable car. You'll be instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for clients through personal care, meal preparation, and transportation services. With comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those starting their career in aged care or looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free

Fitness Passport membership

Paid Certificate III in Aged Care training

Mobile phone provided

Paid travel time

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licence and access to an insured car required.
• Certificate III in Aged Care preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Transport clients to appointments and assist with shopping.

Skills

Patient and solutions-focused

Relating to people

Flexibility in meeting client needs

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Experience in aged or community care

Tools

Mobile phone

Insured reliable car

Job description

HammondCare At Home is continuing to expand our services and we are seeking a part-time Specialised Carer to provide support to our Clients across the Mid North Coast region.

Our specialised carer receives a work mobile phone, paid travel time, and kilometres. We have flexible days of the week as well as start and finish times, and weekend loading if you choose to work weekends.

About The Role

In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients' homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time.

The care work you'll be doing may include:

• Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing
• Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning
• Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping
• Assisting with medication

About You

• You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused.
• You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care.
• You have a valid Driver's Licence and access to an insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance).
• Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you.
• You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients.

Benefits

• $30.42 to $33.15 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided
• Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary
• Secure employment on a 14-day perm part-time roster so you can plan ahead
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free
• Fitness Passport membership
• First Aid Certificate provided and paid for by us
• Paid Certificate III in Aged Care training available if you want to progress

You will be required to undertake a Police Check, Functional assessment, provide two referees, and evidence of minimum 2 COVID-19 vaccinations.

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply now’ and submit your details. Once you've applied, we'll keep you updated on your application progress.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail]

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.