Why join us? We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
The Role Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely. You will take the lead to support and provide individualised care tailored to the needs of each client and their families.
This is a permanent part-time role offering a minimum of 10 hours a fortnight (potential to increase) and will cover a variety of shifts, so you must be available and flexible. We require you to work on weekdays only, no weekends. 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. About you To be a Home Care provider you will be of a compassionate and supportive nature to assist our elderly clients to live as independently as possible at home, listening to their individual needs and tailoring the services to achieve their best possible living standards.
In addition, you will have:
Certificate 3 in Aged or Individual Support, Community Services, and Disability Medication competency - desirable 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 Proven 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 An extra day's annual leave paid at Christmas Flexible start times 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. About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to 'live life to the full'. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!
#J-18808-Ljbffr