Senior HCW Qualified - Darling Downs

Job Description

Senior Home Care Worker Churches of Christ, Seniors Living Darling Downs Home Care, Toowoomba Permanent Part-Time Opportunity About us We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. As a faith-based organisation, our churches and community services work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With over 200 services across 100 communities in Queensland, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life. Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment of welcome, wellbeing, home, community and hope. Join us in making a meaningful impact and becoming part of a legacy of care that changes lives for the better. 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 organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits, including but not limited to: Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay; Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more; Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study; Discounts through our large network of retail partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Goodlife Health Clubs, Bupa Health, and more; Employee Assistance Program. A work culture that values you. About the role We are searching for dedicated and passionate people to join our Darling Downs Home Care team as Qualified Senior Home Care Workers. A Senior Home Care Worker is responsible for providing our home care clients with assistance, support and encouragement of independence to live in their chosen community. 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; Offer support, guidance and encouragement to Home Care Workers who also work autonomously. 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; A minimum of 12 months' experience in a direct care role (desirable); A current driver’s license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes (reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle); Possess or willingness to obtain: Assist clients with medication Certificate - HLTHPS006; Up-to-date First Aid and CPR Certification; A current National Police Certificate; Current Influenza Vaccination; Flexible work hours, including weekends and public holidays (up to 76 hours per fortnight). 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 Shane Guest on 07 4617 6691. We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as received. #J-18808-Ljbffr