Home Care Support Worker Aged Care

**About Us**:
At **RDNS Your Choice HomeCare**, we are passionate about delivering reliable, high quality aged care, disability support and other home services, helping clients to remain in their own home where they are most comfortable.

If you are someone who loves older people and are passionate about providing companionship, assistance, and making a difference in people’s lives - join our team and become a part of the rewarding journey of providing home care for the elderly

**Position: Home Care Support Worker**

**Type: Permanent Part-Time OR Casual**

**Location: Illawarra, NSW**

**About You**:

- **Certificate III in Aged Care/ Individual Support or similar.**:

- Flexibility and availability to work **Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm.**:

- Valid Drivers Licence and willingness to travel up to 30 mins to services. **Own Car mandatory.**:

- Current First Aid, CPR and Police Check.
- A genuine love for older people and a commitment to their well-being.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for engaging in friendly conversations.
- Confidence to work independently.
- A caring and compassionate nature with the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our elderly clients.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- **Domestic Assistance**:Provide light housekeeping duties including cleaning, meal preparation, ironing and laundry.
- **Personal Care**:Provide personal care including assistance with dressing, grooming, showering, bathing, toileting, nutrition and eating.
- **Transport and Mobility**:Facilitate community access, recreational, shopping, errands, attending appointments and leisure options by transporting by vehicle.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to our elderly clients.
- Engage in friendly conversations and meaningful interactions.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of our clients.
- Report any changes or concerns to the supervisor.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive pay **$30.82 to $38.53 per hour + Super** paid fortnightly.
- Travel Reimbursement of **$0.99c per/km between all client services**.
- Increased earning potential with **Salary Packaging benefits** including **Meal & Entertainment** allowance.
- Your very own **work mobile phone** provided by us.
- Work-life balance and **flexible hours** that suit your schedule.
- Robust onboarding program - **paid induction and buddy shifts **for new starters.
- Be rewarded and recognised through our **‘Support Worker of the Month’** program.
- Opportunities for **professional development** **& career progression **- we offer further training in Certificate III in Individual Support.
- Dedicated **team of Coordinators** - our coordinators are experienced, former Support Workers with a wealth of industry knowledge; committed to providing a supportive, friendly, and approachable environment.
- Opportunity to spend time with older people, create meaningful connections and **make a positive impact** in their lives.

**We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.**

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

Pay: $30.82 - $38.53 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent*
- Can you guarantee consistent availability every week between Monday-Friday 7am to 6pm*

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers Licence and OWN CAR (MANDATORY) (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person