Home Maker

Description

• A homemaker/companion provides for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their residences.

Essential Functions

Home Maker / Care Companion assist the client with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):

• Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client/family and supervisor's instructions.
• May also perform grocery shopping, if prearranged with the office.
• Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
• Homemaker/companionship may be only a few hours a week, but it can extend to 24-hour care and sleepovers.

Home Maker / Care Companion are not limited to:

• vacuuming
• dusting
• sweeping or mopping floors
• doing dishes
• changing bed linens
• doing laundry
• cleaning bathrooms

Qualifications
Qualifications

• High school / Senior Certificate Desirable.
• Right at Home recruit and train nursing students, medical students and students of social work and allied health professions as well as mature-age caregivers looking for casual employment.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in the client's place of residence. Travel required and shift times and days may vary with client's

Experience

• High School/Senior Certificate desirable
• Students doing - Certificate III Qualification in Aged Care / Certificate III Qualification in Disability / Home and Community Care / Nursing / Allied Health
• The Care Companion/Homemaker shall have successfully completed a written Competency Evaluation.
• Must genuinely care and have an empathetic attitude towards the care of the sick and have the ability to deal with the demands of the job.
• Communicate effectively (written, oral and comprehension skills) as required for the job.

Required Documents

• Federal Police Clearance Certificate
• Ochre Card / Work with children Certificate
• First Aid / CPR
• Hand Hygiene Certificate
• Indemnity Insurance
• Vehicle Comprehensive Insurance
• Driver's License
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Proof of Education (Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Training) or Evidence you are enrolled as a student
• Resume
• Three References

Preferred Skills
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Meets basic competency level required to meet the needs of the older person in their home environment
• Fulfils the obligations of the role of the Home Maker / Care Companion to work within the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Aged Care + Disability Act and abide to the Community Care Common Standards and Charter of Rights and Responsibilities for Home Care.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships
• Works harmoniously as a pivotal member of the care team
• Updates knowledge and skills by pursuing continuing education.

In-Service Training

• Participates in mandatory education and ongoing In-Service training (This requirement need not be met exclusively through Right at Home sponsored in-services programs.)

Please Email

• Resume
• Federal Police Clearance Certificate
• Ochre Card / Work with children Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Proof of Education (Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Training)

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