Home Support Worker - Canterbury

Aged Care Resumes; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Connect is looking for dedicated Homecare Support Workers to enhance the lives of aged care clients in Canterbury. This role involves personal care, emotional support, and essential community assistance, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while working flexible hours. Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to providing high-quality care and enjoying work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid travel time and kilometres

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of paid experience in Aged Care or Community Care.
• Driver's licence and own vehicle are essential.
• Genuine interest in helping others.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal grooming and hygiene assistance.
• Deliver medication reminders and support with domestic duties.
• Assist clients with food shopping and meal preparation.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Diploma of Nursing

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

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Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives in the community?Care Connect is seeking dedicated, Homecare Support Workers to provide in-home support to our Aged Care clients and those who are receiving Out of Hospital Care in Canterbury, Earlwoodand surrounding areas.

About us…

An industry-leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role…

As a Homecare Support Worker, you will deliver a range of essential services providing personal grooming & hygiene assistance, medication reminders, domestic duties (cleaning & laundry), food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and mobility assistance within the home and local community.

Most importantly, you will provide care and support to your clients, prioritising their well-being at all times.

To be successful as a Homecare Support Worker, you will have:

• A fantastic attitude, great active listening skills and genuine interest in helping others
• Certificate III (Aged Care/Individual Support OR Home and Community Care), OR Bach/Dip of Nursing (OR completed first-year study towards it)
• Minimum 3 months ofpaid experienceworking within the Aged Care or Community Care sector
• Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance is essential!
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Excellent communications skills with good spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages would be welcomed.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, Current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates.

What’s in it for you?....

Your choice of casual or permanent part-time positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 hours per week (conditions apply), work/life balance with flexibility of hours and days, and no weekend or evening work.

We offer award rates, paid travel time & kilometres, PLUS maximise your salary as a not-for-profit employee by accessing Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!

Work where you live. Care Connect is part of the communities it works in, and you’ll be able to stay close to home and contribute to your local community.

Care Connect is committed to your learning and progression with ongoing training and development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and wellbeing products.

How to Apply

Are you our next Home Care Superstar? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now and attach your current resume – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: first nations people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.

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Care Connect is a not-for-profit Home Care Package provider. Our team is here to simplify and personalise everyone's aged care journey. With access to one of Australia's largest networks of care workers, Care Connect ensures a personalised and consistent quality of care, enabling people to live confidently, happily and safely at home. Since 1994, Care Connect has partnered with more than 85,000 people.

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Care Connect is a not-for-profit Home Care Package provider. Our team is here to simplify and personalise everyone's aged care journey. With access to one of Australia's largest networks of care workers, Care Connect ensures a personalised and consistent quality of care, enabling people to live confidently, happily and safely at home. Since 1994, Care Connect has partnered with more than 85,000 people.