Join an organisation that truly makes a difference to the lives of our residents.Discounts available through our large network of retail partners.Salary Sacrifice options to increase your take home pay.Churches of Christ, Home Care, Townsville Home Care Worker – Qualified Permanent Part Time Opportunities Imagine working for us Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety within our organisation offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
We also offer: As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits, including:
Flexible shifts;Five weeks annual leave, with the possibility of purchasing more;Opportunities for professional development;Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;Employee Discount program, through our large network of retail partners.A meaningful career where you can make a huge difference in the quality of life for our clients!Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.
About the role We are searching for dedicated and passionate people to join our Townsville Home Care team as Qualified Home Care Workers. As a Home Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing in-home care to our clients by assisting support and encouragement of independence to live in their chosen community. Located within St James Retirement Village, we not only service clients within the village but in the community as well.
Covering areas throughout Townsville as a Permanent Part Time Home Care Worker, your dedication, reliability and flexibility is essential. This role is a minimum of 18 hours a fortnight.
In this varied role you will:
Provide personal care assistance to clients, for example showering, dressing and continence care;Help clients with cleaning, shopping, meal preparation and other light housework;Assist clients by transporting them to appointments and undertaking personal shopping;Assist with medication;Support in the development of a consumer-driven care plan;Be flexible to cover shifts, 7 days a week, specifically Mondays and weekends.About you This role will be ideal for people who are caring, empathetic and seeking a career that will make a difference. You will be someone who enjoys taking the time to build relationships with clients.
To be suitable for this position, you will have:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.Completion of the following units of competency: HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication, HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems, CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support.Current driver's licence.A comprehensively insured vehicle that is suitable and available to be used for work purposes.Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates.Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
To apply To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Rhian Jensen on .
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received.
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