Home Care Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Assist aged care clients with home support services, which includes general housekeeping and bed-making.

• Clean, mop, and vacuum floors as part of maintaining a tidy environment.

• Manage laundry tasks including washing, folding, and ironing items.

• Prepare meals and perform grocery shopping as needed.

• Help clients get out of bed, showered, and dressed each day.

• Aid clients in taking their medications properly.

• Support clients with mobility and therapy objectives.

• Deliver complex care for clients with high needs, such as those with dementia.

• Offer social and emotional support to enhance client well-being.

• Transport clients to activities or appointments that promote their lifestyle.

• Provide respite for family caregivers, allowing them time to rest or attend to other tasks.

• Work autonomously, seeking solutions to daily challenges, and reach out to a manager for assistance when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3–6 months’ experience in a comparable role.

• At least 3 months’ experience in a related professional capacity.

• Familiarity with personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and medication administration.

• A valid Australian Driver's Licence is essential.

• Possess an insured, roadworthy vehicle.

• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required.

• Certificate III in relevant field is not mandatory.

• Completion of a Statutory Declaration is required prior to starting.

• A National Police check must be completed before commencement.

• A Working Rights check is necessary before starting the position.

• A pre-employment functional assessment must be conducted prior to joining.

• A commitment to providing exceptional service is essential.

• Ability to foster positive relationships with clients and their families.

• Comfortable working independently and resolving everyday challenges.

• Capacity to recognize when to seek assistance from a manager.

🏝️ Benefits

• Casual loading for flexible working arrangements.

• Superannuation benefits included.

• Compensation for paid kilometers traveled.

• Access to an employee benefits program.

• Salary packaging options for up to $18,550 tax-free annually.

• Casual positions with potential for permanent part-time roles.

• Accelerated learning programs to achieve your professional qualifications (Cert III).

• Training for CPR and First Aid courses at no cost.

• Educational programs designed to support your career aspirations.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.