Home Care Worker

About the Role

Are you someone who makes a meaningful impact in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Home Care Worker to support elderly individuals in maintaining their independence and wellbeing in Nelson Bay and nearby areas. This position requires a minimum of three months experience in a similar professional caregiving capacity.

What We Offer

• Guaranteed shifts and work hours.
• Competitive wage of $34.42 per hour plus superannuation and reimbursed travel kilometers.
• Employee benefits program including salary packaging allowing up to $18,550 of tax-free income annually.
• Paid CPR and First Aid training courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general housekeeping duties such as making beds and cleaning floors (mopping and vacuuming).
• Manage laundry tasks including washing, folding, and ironing.
• Prepare meals and assist with grocery shopping for clients.
• Support clients with personal care routines including assisting with getting out of bed, showering, dressing, and medication management.
• Help clients with mobility and therapy objectives, including complex care for those with high care needs, such as dementia patients.
• Offer social and emotional support to improve client well-being.
• Transport clients to appointments or lifestyle activities as needed.
• Provide respite assistance for family carers to have breaks or attend other activities.

Candidate Profile

• Someone who values variety in daily work and enjoys engaging in a variety of tasks.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care services.
• Experienced in cultivating positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Resilient and able to move past minor daily frustrations such as traffic delays or client moods.
• Capable of working autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance from management.

Requirements

• Minimum three months experience in a comparable care role, skilled in personal care, manual handling, hoist use, and medication assistance.
• Possession of a valid Australian Driver's Licence and ownership of a reliable, insured, roadworthy vehicle.

Why Work With Us

• Be part of a collaborative team where everyone contributes to providing 'Best Care' — safe, personal, connected, and effective care.
• Work for one of the few Australian home care providers accredited to meet national health and aged care standards equal to those of hospitals or aged care facilities.
• Join a not-for-profit organization that reinvests in research and innovation to set industry benchmarks for home care quality.
• Access training and development programs to advance your career and achieve your professional goals.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Statutory Declaration, National Police check, eligibility verification for work rights, and a pre-employment functional assessment. Applications through email are not accepted.