Carer - Community Aged Care Worker

**About us**

Home Instead (Perth North, South & SW WA) is a specialist provider of high-quality in-home care services supporting older people to live independently at home. We help with a range of personal and lifestyle needs while providing welcome companionship. We take personal responsibility for providing the best in-home care and support to meet our clients' needs and we are committed to addressing the individual and national challenges of Australia's ageing population.

**About our CAREGivers and the role**:
**Our CAREGivers have a big heart, they have a desire to make a difference in the lives of ageing adults and their families. They are personable and able to build relationships whilst being patient and able to adapt their communication skills to suit our clients.**

Previous experience or qualifications are not essential as we provide you training and support. As a CAREGiver you will provide individual person centred care to support people to stay in their own homes for a longer period. We are currently seeking new CAREGiver's located in the Bunbury and Busselton areas.

**As a Home Instead CAREGiver you will provide**:

- companionship - social support which may also include transporting clients in and around the local community
- Domestic support - including vaccuming, mopping, laundry, general cleaning of the home.
- Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- 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

**We are looking for people who**:

- Have a big heart, patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families
- Are personable, approachable, and able to build relationships with each of your clients
- Will be reliable with clear communication skills
- Are happy to support in all parts of the role as listed above, our CAREGiver's support in all areas not just specific tasks.

**What we offer**:

- Flexible working, you tell us when you would like to work.
- A rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families
- Variety of shifts available including: mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends or an opportunity for longer 24 / live-in shifts (you tell us what shifts you can do)
- A welcome and supportive working environment
- Comprehensive training program where no prior experience or qualifications are required.
- A company that recognises and appreciates the value of the work that you do

**How to apply**:
Should you require any further information, please call us on (08) 6310 0410
- Have their own vehicle with private vehicle comprehensive car insurance
- A valid WA Drivers licence (no red p plates)
- Be able to provide a valid national police clearance with no disclosable outcomes
- Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident (no student or holiday visas)

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.78 - $51.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Have access to a suitable private vehicle to transport a client in the community?
- Please tell us why you have applied for this position?
- What suburb do you live in?
- Are an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident (no student or holiday visa)

Licence/Certification:

- police clearance / or happy to get one? (preferred)
- Australian Drivers Licence (required)
- Private Vehicle Insurance (as well as rego) (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location