Companion Carer

**Companion Carer**

**About Right at Home Southern NSW**

Right at Home SNSW provides high quality in-home care and assistance to our valued clients in the Riverina and Central West. We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs and older Australians. Our services help clients remain safe and independent in their own homes. Our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

**About the role**

We currently have a position available for a reliable and passionate Companion carer with a gardening focus to join our team in **WAGGA WAGGA.** You will need to be friendly, positive and demonstrate client-focused behaviour, showing empathy and treating others with dignity and respect. You’ll also need to have a natural ability to build relationships that make a difference, be honest, helpful and dependable, making you a great asset to our team.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Working within a person-centred, enabling environment that respects the rights and needs of each client
- Assisting clients with various gardening and yard maintenance supports
- Assisting clients with daily errands, companionship and support
- Providing support with academic, social or recreational activities
- Preparing food if needed
- Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client
- Responding to emergency situations
- Working weekend and overnight shifts as rostered

**Essential Criteria**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges
- Interest in gardening and yard maintenance
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certificates
- Current NDIS Worker Screening & Orientation
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence
- Comprehensive car insurance

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $38.53 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person