Carer (Caregiver)

Home Instead is a leading provider of high quality, relationship-based in-home care for ageing adults. Our Adelaide Central Coast office is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of local seniors and their families by providing care and assistance with heart.

Our CAREGivers are the heart of our business and we need special CAREGivers to help us personally provide the best quality in-home care and support for our clients.
- We are looking for CAREGivers to provide quality care and support for a client with specific needs. The role requires the following:_
- _Ability to use, or be willing to be trained, in the use of a hoist._
- _Detailed personal care including showering and continence support._
- _Ability to take instruction and work either solo or with another CAREGiver as part of a team._
- _Be available a minimum of 3 days per week, for both a morning service 7.30am - 9.30am, and an evening service 10pm-11pm. _
- This position is perfectly suited to applicants who require free time throughout the middle of the day. _

About the CAREGiver role broadly:

- Providing compassionate home care through building trust and taking the lead to support individuals to live as independently as possible at home.
- Individualised care that is tailored to suit the personal needs of our individual clients.
- Provide personal care to our clients including assistance with transport and general home support, assistance with meal preparation, showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- No qualifications necessary. Earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification in aged care.

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Ideally, we would like you to:

- Have a big heart, patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.
- Be personable, approachable, and able to build relationships with each of your clients.
- Have clear communication skills.
- Be proficient in use of and have a mobile smart phone.

Preferred requirements:

- A reliable car and at a minimum, your green P plates.
- Have working rights in Australia

What we offer:

- A rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
- A flexible work schedule that enables you to work hours to suit you either during the day, evening, overnight or at weekends.
- A welcome and supportive working environment.
- Comprehensive training program where no prior experience or qualifications is required, and we will enable and support you to achieve a formal qualification in aged care.
- A company that recognises and appreciates the value of the work that you do.

This opportunity is located approximately 10 minutes West of the Adelaide CBD.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Unlimited annual leave

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate 3 in Individual Support/Disability (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person