We are seeking a compassionate female specialised carers to join our team in providing exceptional home care services. As a specialised carer, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort, well-being, and independence within their own homes.
Our specialised carer receives a work mobile phone, paid travel time and kilometres. We have flexible days of the week as well as start and finish times.
About the role
In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time.
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.
Greek, Turkish or Arabic speaking candidates are encouraged to apply
The care work you'll be doing may include:
1. Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing
2. Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning
3. Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping
4. Assisting with medication
About you
5. You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused.
6. You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care.
7. You have a valid Drivers Licence and access to an insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance)
8. Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you.
9. You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients.
Desirable
10. Greek, Turkish or Arabic speaking candidates are encouraged to apply
Benefits
11. $29.56 to $32.45 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided
12. Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary
13. Secure employment on a 14 day perm part-time roster so you can plan ahead
14. Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free
15. Fitness Passport membership
16. First Aid Certificate provided and paid for by us
17. Paid Certificate III in Aged Care training available if you want to progress
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and must provide evidence of current Flu and COVID vaccinations. The preferred applicant will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.