Home Maker

4 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Right At Home Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year
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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