At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and independence.
- Company: Join Comlink, a values-driven organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Tax-free salary packaging, flexible work hours, paid training, and parental leave.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusivity in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a caring community.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or related fields; experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 $ per year.
Because people matter here! At Comlink, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a genuinely great working culture.
What you’ll love:
- Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free
- Paid Parental Leave (eligible employees)
- Work flexibly within your availability
- Matched voluntary super contributions up to 1%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid training and ongoing learning & development
About the role
We are seeking Personal Care Assistants who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients. As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will be:
- Providing personal care and assistance with hygiene, toileting, bathing, grooming and other ADL activities
- Assisting clients with mobility and transfers, along with other activities to help maintain an independent lifestyle
- Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the clients’ care plans
- Providing social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations
- Recognising and responding to change in a client's condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required
- Ensuring clients are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence
Other things you might like to know:
You will be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with kilometre-reimbursement offered.
About you:
These positions are best suited to someone who has:
- Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services
- Preferably 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care services
- Willingness to embrace general housekeeping duties as part of your role
- Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry
- Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and Homelessness.
About Comlink Australia
Comlink Australia is a purpose-driven organisation where people feel included, supported and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Personal Care Assistant employer: ComLink Limited
Comlink Australia is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where your strategic vision can truly make an impact. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic marketing team while enjoying benefits like paid birthday leave and matched superannuation contributions. Located in a vibrant community, Comlink offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful services across aged care and disability sectors, all while being part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives.
