Home Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Anglicare North Queensland Limited Full time
Overview

As a Home Care Worker, based in the Illawarra region on a Casual basis, you will provide compassionate, high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and live with dignity. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer emotional support, and provide meaningful companionship to ensure clients feel safe, respected and valued in the comfort of their own environment.

In this role you will:

  • Domestic Assistance - Supporting with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Meal Preparation - Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
  • Personal Care Support - Helping with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
  • Social Engagement - Providing companionship and encouraging participation in social activities and community engagement.
  • Transport Services - Offering transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social outings.
What you'll bring

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

  • Valid NSW Driver's Licence
  • Reliable NSW C Class Motor Vehicle for travel between customer locations
  • Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations (highly recommended)
  • Basic computer and smartphone literacy
  • Previous experience in Home Care or Disability Support
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)

You will also have:

  • Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of others
  • Patience - staying calm and composed in challenging situations
  • Communication - clear and respectful interaction with clients and families
  • Reliability - being dependable and consistent in care delivery
  • Adaptability - adjusting to different needs and environments
Benefits
  • Above award hourly rates of pay and tax-free benefits for permanent employment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
  • Access to rewards program with discounts to over 400 retailers
  • Employee Assistance program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
Apply

Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this role, please click the Apply button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal.

As you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat, followed by a short video interview with three scenario-based questions related to your experience and insights on personal care. You can record answers from home via mobile phone or laptop.


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