Home Care Employee

1 week ago

Nowra, Australia IRT Full time

**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 Shoalhaven North 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.
For this role, we are looking for:

**Home Care Employee - Grade Two’s and Three’s - Located in**_ _**the Shoalhaven North area.**:

- **Certificate III/ IV in Ageing is needed with a Medication Competency Certificate and at least 500 hours experience in Home care and/or Aged care**:

- **PPT or Casual work for this role. Weekday including working until 8pm with possible weekend work available.**
- Duties can include:

- Personal Care / Showering
- Medication Assistance ( Grade Three's only)
- 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**
- Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
- A 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

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