Home Care Support Worker

Company Description

Pearl Home Care offers the best in professional and affordable in-home aged and disability care so that you or your loved one can continue living comfortably and independently at home. We are Australia’s most trusted home care professionals, with a national network of qualified and friendly care providers who offer home health care, education and support to aged care participants.

We currently have multiple positions available for Support Workers who are passionate about providing high-quality care to our aged care clients across the following suburbs:

Liverpool, Cabramatta, Milperra, Ingleburn, Austral, Picton, Douglas Park, Camden, Campbelltown, Minto, Wollondilly, The Oaks, Thirlmere.

Employment status: Casual with opportunity for permanent part-time or full-time for suitable candidates.

Hourly rate: $28.68-$35.76/hr, based on experience and qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Domestic assistance: help with domestic cleaning, meal prep., laundry, etc.
• Social support: assist with travel for appointments, shopping and outings.
• Personal care: assist with showering, toileting, transferring, incontinence care, feeding, assistance with mobility and physical exercise, etc.
• Medication prompting and supervision.
• Companionship and dementia care.
• Sleepover shifts and 24-hour care, as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Certificate IV in Home and Community Care or equivalent, or working towards it.
• First Aid Certification (Required).
• National Police Certificate (Required).
• Multilingual capabilities preferred.
• Driver Licence with Car (Required).
• Smartphone with Internet Access (Required).
• Evidence of COVID19 vaccination.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills in customer service.
• Ability to fulfil our standards and values when performing their tasks.
• Have an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to perform more than one task at a time and solve problems quickly.
• Can work autonomously and as part of a small team.
• Must be flexible with hours.
• Previous experience as a support worker in the Age Care/Community Sector is preferable - not essential.

Benefits:

• Immediate start.
• Flexible working hours, preferable to parents with school drop off and pickups.
• Referral bonus.
• Paid mileage.
• Working in your community.
• Professional development assistance.

If you feel you have the right attributes, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

Use Subject: Home Care Worker Application

Candidates from all backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $28.68 – $35.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus
• Commission
• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates
• Performance bonus

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: One location