Personal Care Worker
Right at Home provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Gold Coast team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
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The role:
Our Personal Care Workers help our Home Care clients, ensuring they are supported with services and activities that are centred around their health, happiness, independence, interests and choices. This role involves travelling between client’s homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication prompts
Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
Services generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Friday
What you will need:
Certificate III or above in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent
Australian Federal Police Clearance
Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
NDIS Workers Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Valid Working Rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
Smartphone with internet access
What we offer:
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
Ability to work independently
Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
Staff recognition programs
Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 30 June 2024
- Expected salary: $36 - $68 per hour