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Churches of Christ, Home Care, Gold Coast Senior Home Care Worker Permanent, Part-time Opportunity Imagine a career with Churches of Christ Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of 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.
Employee Benefits: 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 organization, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits, including but not limited to:
Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more.Discounts through our large network of retail partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Goodlife Health Clubs, Bupa Health, and many more.About this role As a Senior Home Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing home care clients with the assistance, support, and encouragement they need to maintain their independence within their chosen community. In this role, you will conduct admissions and annual reviews for CHSP clients and manage low-level case management for HCP Level 1 and 2 clients.
You will serve as a mentor by assisting with staff training and performing spot checks to ensure high-quality care. Your guidance will be essential in fostering a supportive environment, enhancing both client satisfaction and staff development, and promoting a culture of excellence in care delivery.
The types of support you will provide include but are not limited to:
Planning and supervising group outings and activities.Providing direct personal care assistance to clients, such as showering, dressing, and toileting.Assisting clients with medications.Providing general domestic assistance, including meal preparation and cooking.Strengthening relationships with clients and families and ensuring customer satisfaction.Participating in the review of client care plans, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate and reporting observed changes to client health to the Service Coordinator/Registered Nurse.What you can bring to the team The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a Home Care Worker. You will join a friendly team that values compassion and empathy in a fast-paced environment. You will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients and their families.
As part of a dynamic team of semi-professionals, your strong time management skills will be crucial to succeeding in this role. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery and create a positive, nurturing experience for clients.
To be suitable for the position, ideally you have:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community), or equivalent.Completion of the following units of competency: HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication, HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems, CHCCCS031 – Provide individualized support.Current driver's license.A comprehensively insured vehicle that is suitable and available for work purposes.Ability to use mobile devices to record and manage information, as well as the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates.Possess a current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.Desirable: Minimum three years' experience in a direct care role.Applied knowledge of current aged care legislation, funding mechanisms, government policies, and statutory regulations.Intermediate computer skills with the ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Our Values 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 the team on 07 5539 7601. 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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