Home Care Employee

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Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

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About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About The Role

We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the North Illawarra area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.

Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

IRT have multiple permanent part time positions for entry-level candidates (Grade one Home Care Employees) and experienced Home Care Employees (Grade 2, 3, & 4B Home care employees) available.

For This Role, We Are Looking For

Home Care Employee - Grade 4B - Located in the North Illawarra area.
Certificate III or IV in Ageing is needed with an accredited Medication Competency Certificate & at least 500 hours experience in Home care and/or Aged care
Monday - Friday and some weekends. Hours vary between 7am - 6pm.

Duties Can Include

Personal Care / Showering
Medication Assistance
Cooking & Food Preparation
Transports to Appointments and social engagements
Providing Companionship
Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

To Be Successful You Will Have

Full Driver's licence and a fully insured car ( If you have an international licence - we ask that you apply for an Australian licence within 3 months of working with IRT)
Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
An accredited Medication Competency Certificate
At least 500 hours of professional Home Care/ Aged care experience
Current First Aid Certificate and CPR ( or willing to obtain)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills - A Second Language is a bonus
Resilience and ability to work independently
Available to work weekdays
A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Benefits for You

Paid travel, mileage ($0.99/KM)
Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided
Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development - Complete your certificate through us
Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
Annual leave, Sick leave & Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs

Your well-being is our priority. You can't care for others if you don't look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT

How To Apply

If you feel this is the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you Simply click the "Apply now" button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.Seniority level

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