Personal Care Worker - Rockingham-Based - $40+ per hour

Right at Home; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for clients in the community. As a Personal Care Worker, you will provide compassionate and respectful support, assisting clients with daily living activities and promoting their independence. This role offers flexibility and a rewarding experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. With opportunities for training and development, you'll grow within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a thriving organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

On-the-job training

In-house training

RightStart rewards program

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

First Aid and CPR Certificate

National Police Clearance

Job description

Personal Care Worker - Rockingham-Based - $40+ per hour

Providing caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality holistic care in Aged and Disability Care. Right at Home Perth South provides exceptional in-home care and support for a range of clients throughout the southside of Perth regions. We are seeking client-focused employees with an outstanding passion for the care industry. We expect our care professionals to provide our clients with the same care and respect that you would show to your own family and friends. Our roles are varied and rewarding, providing Right at Home Perth South employees with great opportunities to experience a positive and thriving environment, where you can learn and share your knowledge amongst our great team of Care providers.

We are seeking experienced Personal Care Workers with community care experience who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality service. Our priority is to help our clients live empowered and independently at home.

"Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.”

This role will report to the Right at Home Perth South Care Manager, operating in the community and from our office in Winthrop.

A successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to provide personal and domestic care
• A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• High level of time management and organisational ability
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunities

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks.
• Mobility Support: Helping clients with mobility, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, walking, and positioning.
• Medication Assistance: Prompting prescribed medication administration and monitoring health conditions as directed.
• Companionship: Providing emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversation, and participating in activities to enhance the client’s quality of life.
• Transport: Accompanying Right at Home Perth South clients into the community for a variety of appointments, commitments and socialisation activities. An Australian, C-Class license is essential.
• Household Tasks: Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team.
• 2-hour minimum shifts with clients. No 15 minute showers!
• Join a progressive and fast-growing care organisation
• Enjoy a challenging role with plenty of variety and reward
• Make a meaningful contribution to our community
• Have a flexible work-life balance
• RightStart rewards program membership - helps you to save money every day, with discounts at over 400 Australian and international retailers. The best part? ALL of the discount offers can be used in conjunction with any sale prices or promotions offered by the retailer - so you save even more!

This is a unique and exciting career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world. Our locally owned offices provide a supportive, friendly working environment, including on-the-job training and in-house training to enhance your portfolio and our clients' care experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support - Aged Care, Disability, Community Care, or Disability Services
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or a willingness to obtain them
• Current Working With Children Card or willingness to obtain
• Current Manual Handling certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current or willingness to obtain relevant immunisations for working in WA health
• C-Class driver’s licence, your own roadworthy, registered vehicle, and comprehensive car insurance
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• More than 20 hours a week availability to deliver shifts

Preferred Skills

Highly Desirable:

• Nights or sleep shifts
• Current or willing to obtain Assist with medication qualification
• Local knowledge and a strong network in Perth especially Southern corridor within the community and/or hospitals
• Understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care & NDIS and hospital discharge environment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting and transferring clients

Other:

• Ability to provide holistic care focused on improving the quality of life for our clients
• Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring, and quality service
• A passion for respectfully caring for and empowering people
• Professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients, and their families
• High level of time management and organisational ability
• Good judgment, quick decision-making, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunities
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care