Job description
Amazing Part Time hours that help you achieve work-life balance
Increase take-home pay through Salary Packaging | Purchase Leave | Free Parking
Ongoing training and support to assist your development
Join the Team
Our Townsville Home and Community team are looking for experienced Part-time Home Care Workers (Morning and Late Afternoon roles available) to support and enable our clients maintain a happy, healthy and independent lifestyle at home.
Our Home Care Workers provide social, emotional and physical care to those living at home:
Personal grooming and hygiene; assistance with medication reminders and general self-care
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!
Transport assistance to the supermarket, or to watch a local sports team
Helping our young people with disabilities - including visits to the hairdresser, Mani-Pedi’s or the local café for a coffee
Assistance with domestic duties and general help around the house
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives.
Increase your take home pay with salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, paying less tax and additional $2,600 tax free for entertainment expenses
Regular and consistent levels of work are available
Providing quality of life for people within your local community
Ongoing training and support to assist with your personal and professional development
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About You
To ensure the most effective and continuous care, we require our Home Care Workers to be dedicated, reliable and flexible with:
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Disability Services or similar field
Completion of Module HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication (or commitment to obtain)
Completion of Module HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems (or commitment to obtain)
A current National Police Certificate
Queensland Driver Licence and your own, reliable vehicle
Full COVID-19 Vaccination evidence
Immunisation against Tetanus and Hepatitis B (or willingness to obtain)
A fantastic attitude and genuine interest in helping others
Enjoyment in social activities, and one-on-one engagement
Strong communication and organisational skills - able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in an everyday capacity
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. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.
Application process:
Apply online and upload a copy of your current resume and attach a cover letter indicating which role you are applying for (Morning or Late Afternoon shift).
For further information please contact- Pania Brown 0400 383 437
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.