Home Care Worker

A bit about us….
  
Anglicare Southern Queensland is expanding and as a result, we are looking for passionate Home Care Workers to join our Booval team on a Part Time basis working across the Ipswich region. We love our clients and love what we do. Our work supports our clients to be the best they can be and live independently within their own homes. A typical day in your new role….
  
Never be bored at work again! So much variety in the role, as you support our clients with:  

• Personal grooming and hygiene; assistance with medication reminders and general self-care
• Transport assistance to the supermarket, or to watch a local sports team
• Assistance with domestic duties and general help around the house
• Visits to the hairdresser, nail salons or the local café for a coffee
• Outdoor activities, a gentle stroll, taking someone to the movies once a week or helping out in the garden
• Food shopping, menu planning and meal preparation - or assisting with arts, crafts and new creations!  

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health issues.   

A bit about you….
  
To enable us to continue to provide high quality, client-centred care we are looking for dedicated, reliable and flexible workers who can work minimum 20 hours per fortnight.  

• A fantastic attitude and genuine interest in helping others
• A practical understanding of hygiene assistance and commitment of care
• Understanding of physical limitations and a safe, sensible approach
• Creativity, enthusiasm, sensitivity, and emotional stability
• Strong communication and organisational skills - able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in an everyday capacity
• Demonstrated experience in understanding care plans  

What you will bring...  

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Disability Services or similar field, including Module HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication and HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems (or commitment to obtain)
• A current National Police Certificate
• Open Queensland Driver Licence and your own, reliable vehicle   
• Current COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate 

What we offer you!
  
We support our staff with learning and development initiatives and an attractive employee benefits program. As a leading Non-for-Profit in the sector you will enjoy:  

• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging – pay less tax
• Great work-life balance with flexible Part-Time hours – work around your other commitments
• With ongoing training and support, we care about your personal and professional development.
• A rewarding and challenging role - make a difference in the lives of others.  

What’s next?

Apply with your resume and cover letter telling us how your values match the vision and mission of Anglicare Southern Queensland.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact
Danielle Casey
1300 610 610

Anglicare Southern Queensland is committed to the health and safety of our workforce. Shortlisted Applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessments that requests the sharing of information regarding pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for all applicants.  A Task Overview List and Position Description is available by emailing *******@anglicaresq.org.au
Additional information

• Calling all Home Care Workers, AINs! Come make a difference with Anglicare SQ
• Manage a great Work/Life balance with part time hours.
• Work weekdays only Monday to Friday. You will have your weekends.