At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised care and support to older Australians in their homes.
- Company: IRT, a leading community-owned provider of aged care services.
- Benefits: Paid travel, competitive pay, free training, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating a better world for older Australians.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Ageing and 500 hours of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same. We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care.
About the Role
We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the Northern Illawarra area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests. Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
IRT have multiple permanent part time positions for entry-level candidates (Grade 1 Home Care Employees) and experienced Home Care Employees (Grade 2, 3, & 4B Home Care Employees) available.
For this role, we are looking for:
- Home Care Employee - Grade 3 or 4B - Located in the Northern Illawarra area.
- Certificate III in Ageing is needed with at least 500 hours experience in Home care and/or Aged care.
- Medication Competency Certificate (for Grade 4B).
- Monday - Friday and some weekends. Hours vary between 7am - 5pm.
Duties can include:
- Personal Care / Showering
- Cooking & Food Preparation
- Transports to Appointments and social engagements
- Providing Companionship
- Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home
To Be Successful You Will Have:
- Full Driver's licence and a fully insured car (If you have an international licence - we ask that you apply for an Australian licence within 3 months of working with IRT).
- Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
- At least 500 hours of professional Home Care/ Aged care experience.
- Medication competency certificate (for Grade 4B only).
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - A Second Language is a bonus!
- Resilience and ability to work independently.
- Available to work weekdays.
- A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians.
Benefits for You:
- Paid travel, mileage ($0.99/KM).
- Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided.
- Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development - Complete your certificate through us!
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Annual leave, Sick leave & Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs.
Your well-being is our priority. You can't care for others if you don't look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!
Home Care Employee – North Illawarra employer: IRT Group
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