Home Care Worker - South West Sydney

Home Care Workers
Classification: Part Time
Location: IRT, South West Sydney
Applications close: 16/04/2023

As a home care worker, you’ll help support our clients to maintain their independence and live at home for longer. Your personalised care and empathetic companionship will truly make a positive impact on their lives. It really is a highly rewarding role!

We are growing and have multiple positions available in the South West Sydney region for all levels of experience, applications are encouraged from passionate and dedicated care workers with opportunities for 20 hours per fortnight employment.

Your work may include:

• Assisting our clients with their daily living needs such as light housework, cooking and meal preparation
• Helping clients with showering, dressing and grooming
• Driving clients to medical appointments or taking them shopping
• Providing social support and community engagement

Benefits for you:

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Access to free accredited training courses via our very own registered training organisation, IRT Academy
• Multiple career pathways
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs
• Paid travel, mileage ($0.92/KM) & penalty rates
• Smart phone, uniform, PPE & training provided

Sign on bonus of $1000 in effect for applications from now until 30 June: *For applications received for NSW Home Care Worker positions between 1st March and 30th June 2023. Must be successful in obtaining a part-time or full-time position, minimum of 20 hours per week, and hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent*.

To be successful you will have:

• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Current valid driver’s licence
• A reliable registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A big heart – you’re empathetic and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possible
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable). If you’re not currently qualified, we can help get you there through our training organisation IRT Academy

About IRT

At IRT, we have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years, providing aged care, home care and retirement living solutions to more than 9000 customers in NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians

How to Apply: If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application.

Any Questions?
Contact: Charmain McDonald
Phone: 0458 068 741
Email: cmcdonald@irt.org.au

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.

First Aid Certification

Employee assistance program, Gym membership