Home Care Worker

1 week ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Wellways Australia Full time

Join to apply for the Home Care Worker - Wollongong role at Wellways Australia

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.

Overview

Exciting casual opportunity based in Wollongong. Home Care Worker on the front line of our Consumer Directed Services, delivering a wide range of services to support participants activities of daily living.

Responsibilities
  • Work on the front line of Consumer Directed Services, delivering a wide range of services to support participants activities of daily living and ensure individual needs are met.
  • Provide supports such as companionship, meal preparation, domestic assistance and medication management.
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of care provided to participants.
About You

You are a passionate, empathetic, and caring individual who is looking to make a positive impact on others. You are independent, proactive, and able to follow direction from managers while working within a team. Flexible availability is highly desirable and you are committed to providing reliable, person-centered support.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Certificate lll 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
  • 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 Information

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sushmita Acharya on 0478 279 914.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

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