Aged Care Worker

6 days ago

Wollongong, Australia KinCare Full time

** Flexible work/life hours and shifts in Wollongong, NSW**:

- ** Award rate $39.55 per hour + Super +**Salary Packaging up to $18,500 tax-free + Paid KM's**:

- ** Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more**
- When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?_
- Do you have 3 months or more experience as a support or care worker within aged care including personal care skills OR be willing to learn personal care skills but don’t have a Certification in Aged Care or Individual Support? You may be exactly who we are looking for_

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Wollongong, NSW area.

**Your day will include**:

- Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
- Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping
- Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
- _ Personal care (once trained) including getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals_
- _ Providing respite and emotional support_
- _ Social support and transport to appointments_
- _ Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia_

**Why KinCare?**
- We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services.
- ** Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee.**:

- ** Your well-being is our priority** You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
- ** Salary Packaging up to $18,500 tax-free**:

- ** Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning** to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
- ** Accelerated learning programs** to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
- ** Paid CPR and First Aid** courses.
- Paid Km’s, and discounts on your car maintenance.
- Free uniform and a shoe **allowance.**:

- ** Support at every step of your employment journey** with KinCare.

**What do we look for in a Care Worker?**
- Experience of 3 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care OR be willing to be trained to give personal care services.
- You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer.
- You have a current Open class Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle - travel is part of the role.
- You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
- You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
- You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help.

**We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant

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