Home Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Home Care Worker - Wollongong role at Illawarra Mercury

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver a wide range of services to support participants' activities of daily living as part of Consumer Directed Services.
  • Provide companionship, meal preparation, domestic assistance and medication management as required.
  • Work closely with the participant to ensure their individual needs are met and contribute to continuous improvement of care provided to participants.
  • Support participants to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through personalised assistance as part of frontline services.
About You

You're a passionate, empathetic, and caring individual who aims to make a positive impact. You are independent, proactive, and able to follow directions from managers, while also working well within a tight-knit team. Flexible availability is highly desirable and a commitment to providing reliable, person-centered support is expected.

What do you need?
  • Certificate III in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (Desirable but not essential) or equivalent working or lived experience
  • A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
  • Police Records Check (completed within the last 12 months)
  • Working with Children Check
  • Manual handling training is desirable, but you will receive training if needed
  • Rights to work in Australia
  • Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
What Wellways Will Offer You
  • A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
  • An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
  • Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
  • Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
  • Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Additional notes

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sushmita Acharya on 0478 279 ***. Please click here for a copy of the position description. Reconciliation | Wellways

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