Salvos Home Care Worker

Start your career with The Salvation Army today! We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. Experienced Home Care workers to join our teamIf you enjoy working with older people and are looking for a rewarding career that offers you flexibility, work life balance and an opportunity to make a real difference within an essential service, join Salvos Home Care as a Home Care Worker. casual roles availableMin ​$32.95/hr + super + salary packaging benefits Flexible days and shift timesPaid travel time and kilometre allowanceAward winning not for profit aged care providerDue to growing demand for our services, we are looking for Home Care Workers in the Brisbane West area. ABOUT THE ROLE Home Care Workers provide services to our customers who live in their own homes. You will provide high quality care and support services in accordance with the individual needs and wishes of each older person and, in doing so, you will enable them to remain living at home independently. As a Home Care Worker, you will provide excellent customer service. You will follow the tasks as directed per the Support Plan, such as personal care, general housekeeping and assistance. The role is to deliver services with compassion, integrity and dignity. We are looking for proactive, energetic, empathetic individuals to undertake the following tasks; You will be providing support to clients with domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparationYou will assist your clients with personal care support including, showering, toileting and feeding assistanceYou will provide assistance with transportation for your clients to appointments and for shopping and leisure outingsYou will build and maintain strong and effective relationships with clients and their familiesYou will adhere to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our clients safeABOUT YOU Essential RequirementsCertificate III in Aged, Community Care or equivalentCurrent First Aid CertificateCurrent driver's licenseReliable vehicle (including valid registration with minimal 3rd Party Insurance)Consent to undertake the relevant Background Checks You will haveAn appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation ArmyMotivation to work with older people living in the community and an understanding of their needs and of consumer directed careStrong customer service focus and good time management skillsAbility to work independently and safely in a client's homeGood communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English BENEFITS Home Care Workers at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy: Above Award wagesAccess to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging optionsAccess to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packagingUp to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekendsYou will be paid for your travel time and receive kilometre allowancePaid parental leaveFlexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balanceSalvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness PassportSalvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefitsNovated car leasingLearning and development to support you in your roleScholarships via Eva Burrows CollegeSupported study optionsEmployee assistance programCareer progression opportunitiesTransfer opportunities - we are in every major city in AustraliaMaking an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process. Please note: COVID-19 vaccination i a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. 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