Home Care Support Worker

**Job Title: Female Home Care Support Worker**

**Location**: Mobile locations throughout Canberra and surrounding suburbs

**Employment Type**: Part-time, Casual

**About the Company**:
We are a dedicated team at Caring Society, committed to helping seniors maintain their independence and sense of community while living in their own homes. Our services include domestic help, personal care, social support, transportation, and community engagement. We value our employees' professional and personal growth, and we offer opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver a range of 'In-Home Care' services to clients, primarily elderly individuals
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, etc.
- Provide in-home support including medication assistance, meal preparation, light housework such as vacuuming, dusting, and mopping
- Assist with shopping and transport clients to medical appointments
- Provide social support and community engagement to clients
- Review care plans to comprehend clients' objectives and requirements, utilise an app to keep track of crucial information, and identify any dangers to ensure clients' safety

**Position & Perks**:

- We offer Casual and Part-time positions for Home Care Support Workers in various locations throughout Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
- The job involves working independently and as part of a team, should have _**flexibility to work short shifts**_.
- You'll have the opportunity to travel to clients' homes as part of your role, so the ability to work and travel around Canberra is a must.
- The hourly rate offered is negotiable based on your qualifications and experience, ensuring you are fairly compensated for your work.
- In addition to your hourly rate, we will provide you with a travel allowance for the distance travelled with clients and between clients, making sure that you are compensated for your travel expenses.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- Certificate III or higher in Community Care (Disability, Individual Support, Ageing Support)
- Flexible approach to a range of working hours between 7.00 am - 08.00 pm, Monday to Sunday
- Motor Vehicle License (Green P, Red P, Full C Class or Full International)
- Own registered, reliable, and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain
- National Criminal Check - no older than 12 months (or be willing to obtain)
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
- Evidence of current Flu Vaccination (essential)
- Evidence of Covid Vaccination (essential)

**Benefits**:

- Flexible, supportive work environment that provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and our clients' lives
- Comprehensive rates and travel allowance
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A safe and healthy workplace culture which promotes diversity and mutual respect

Please note that we do not guarantee a certain amount of hours, as the length of shifts will depend on the clients' needs and preferences.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you Fully Vaccinated?
- Do you have your own car?

**Experience**:

- Community Work (Aged Care, HomeCare): 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- any other languages than English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- Police Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)