The Role
Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely.
This is a permanent part-time role offering a minimum of 30 hours a fortnight and will cover a variety of shifts, so you must be available and flexible within the hours of 08.00 - 16.00 ideally. We require a minimum of 3 days per week including Thursday and Friday.
We are currently recruiting for 1 x Home Care Employee - You will be servicing our clients in Lismore and surrounding areas. There will be regular travel to Ballina and Casino.
Your role will include:
* Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating
* Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments
* Social support & activities, including outings and social activities.
* Personal care, showering, and bathing, general self-care duties
* Domestic assistance, light household cleaning.
* Certificate 3 in Aged or Individual Support, Community Services, and Disability
* Medication competency - desirable
* Computer literacy and proficient use of android mobile phone and apps for client care management
* Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people
* Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance
* Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.
* Time management skills
* Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you.
* Ability to work with minimal to no supervision
* Aged Care or NDIS services background
* Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community.
What’s in it for you?
* You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team
* Competitive salary package
* NFP salary sacrificing benefits + meal & entertainment allowance up to $15,900
* Annual leave loading
* Discounted private health insurance
* Access to our Employees Assistance Program
* Maxxia Salary Packaging and Rewards, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants
* Heart HQ our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed.