Home Care Support Worker

Job description
- Have a full covid vaccination schedule (including a booster) and proof of same.
- Be reliable
- Have a friendly, outgoing nature
- Be an exceptional listener and communicator
- Be patient and empathetic.
- Have a current Manual Handling certificate OR a Cert III/IV in Aged care or equivalent.
- Have a current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Have a current Police Check
- Have a Working with Children Check
- Have completed the Governments free Covid-19 infection control training module

**About Us**:
Weejah is seeking a diverse range of passionate Care Workers to support the aged community in their homes. We're looking for people who share our vision of quality care that benefits our members, care team and our partners to create a world where services across the aged, disability, indigenous and veterans care is frictionless and easier for all. The Weejah Platform matches our talented care team with members and clients to ensure all groups needs are met. Weejah presents a new way of connecting those who can offer support with those that require support.

**About the role**:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a diverse and rewarding job sector and to gain flexibility and control in the way you work. You choose the time, day and hours you want to work and the type of work you want to do. You can choose to work 2 hours a week or more. Weejah offers amazing flexibility. Please note that this is a part time role offering between 2-10 hours a week currently.

The Care Work role supports people to live with dignity and foster a sense of enablement and independence. However, the most important part of your role is to maintain social interaction. You will be responsible for providing person centered support to the elderly. You can work a little or a lot, depending on the available work meeting your needs.

Key responsibilities will be:

- Undertaking domestic assistance, including, but not limited to, cleaning and light housework.
- Providing social support and transportation assisting members to participate in their community and attend appointments.
- Shopping companionship/support
- Providing support in the kitchen through light meal preparation
- Personal care (if you have a Certificate III)

Benefits and Culture
At Weejah we believe in collaborative and ethical relationships. Hence this opportunity is designed as much around you as it is around members. This means you can expect to:

- Enhance and develop your support skills
- Gain a sense of self-worth and meaningfulness, working with the vulnerable
- Enjoy location-based job recommendations (based on your location)
- Earn and work to suit your lifestyle and study needs.
- Minimum $34.40 per hour (higher rates for evenings, public holidays and weekends)
- Referral incentives

Location

Your work location will be up to you, as you will be able to choose how far you would like to travel to undertake support for members. We do, however, expect you will be able to travel within your local government area.

MUST HAVE:

- Full Australian or International Covid Vaccination Certificate including boosters.
- Evidence of First Aid and CPR certificate or equivalent
- Evidence of Manual Handling certificate or equivalent (Weejah offers Manual Handling training through an education partner for a highly competitive rate. Manual Handling training can take as little as 1.5 hours and can be done online).
- Right to work in Australia
- Ability to work for yourself (you will need an ABN and insurance)
- Possess or be willing to obtain prior to starting, an Australian National Criminal Check
- A Working with Children Check
- Access to and ability to use a smart phone & internet with basic computer skills.
- Have a professional approach, be reliable, compassionate, and highly motivated,
- Have excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

- Possess or be willing to obtain if selected, an Aged Care Certificate
- Level 3, or equivalent
- 6-12 months experience working in an aged care or home care setting
- Your own reliable and fully insured vehicle
- Valid Driver’s License for the state you live in

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2-10 per week

**Salary**: $34.40 - $83.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

COVID-19 considerations:
Microsoft Teams Interview and Induction