About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Aged Care Worker to join our team in the Hobart 7000 area.
Your role will involve providing domestic assistance, helping with meal preparation and shopping, providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities, and offering personal care services including bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Domestic Assistance: Assist customers with cleaning their homes to maintain a safe and beautiful living environment.
* Support with Meal Preparation and Shopping: Help customers with grocery shopping and meal preparation to promote healthy eating habits.
* Social Support and Transport: Provide emotional support and transport customers to appointments, social events, and lifestyle activities.
* Personal Care Services: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management once trained.
* Respite and Emotional Support: Offer respite and emotional support to customers who require it.
Why Work for Us?
* Guaranteed Hours: Enjoy guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part-time employee.
* Well-being Focus: Your well-being is our priority; we understand that you can't care for others if you don't look after yourself.
* Training and Development: Receive extensive paid training and continuous learning opportunities to ensure you're equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
* Accelerated Learning Programs: Participate in accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3).
* Benefits and Incentives: Enjoy paid KM's, phone allowance, discounts on car maintenance, free uniform, and shoe allowance.
What We Look For in a Care Worker:
* Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role, including experience with personal care.
* Caring Attitude: Demonstrate a genuine interest in assisting our aged community to live independently at home for longer.
* Transportation: Hold a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and have a registered vehicle, as travel is an essential part of the role.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Be able to work independently, finding solutions to everyday problems and knowing when to ask for help.