At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older people with personal care, medication assistance, and household tasks.
- Company: Warrigal, a community-focused organisation dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, salary packaging, ongoing training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people while promoting their independence.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience in aged or community care.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 36 $ per hour.
The opportunity | Valued for the impact youmake
As a Care Worker - Medications, you will support older people toremain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes bydelivering high-quality personal care, medication assistance anddomestic support services.
Working across our Home Services team, you will provideperson-centred care in accordance with individual care plans, supporting customers with personal care, mobility, medicationadministration and monitoring, meal preparation, household tasksand community participation.
You will play an important role inpromoting our customers' physical, emotional and social wellbeingwhile helping them maintain their independence at home.
You will work independently while also being part of asupportive and collaborative team, building positive relationshipswith customers, families and colleagues.
Through your compassion, professionalism and commitment to quality care, you will make ameaningful difference in the lives of older people throughout thecommunity.
- The requirements | What it takes to do thiswork
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Careor equivalent
- Medication Module HLTHPS007 - Administer and Monitor Medications
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver Licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Previous aged care, disability care or community careexperience
- Experience providing personal care and medicationsupport
- Empathy and commitment to supporting older people
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage timeeffectively
- Commitment to workplace equity and inclusion
- Alignment with Warrigal's values of innovation, respect, compassion and integrity
- The benefits | Recognising the difference youmake
- Permanent Part Time position, 20 hours per week
- Required availability: Saturday (6 hours) and Sunday (4hours), with remaining hours worked during the week
- Hourly Rate $36.23
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits, allowing you topay up to $18,550 less tax each year
- Meaningful work that supports older people to liveindependently
- Ongoing training and professional developmentopportunities
- Supportive team environment with strong values-basedleadership
- Career development pathways within a growingorganisation
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financialwellbeing support via the Life Works app
- JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidateswho hold current and unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Warrigal is currently not offering visa sponsorship.
Applicantsmust have the right to work in Australia at the time of applicationand throughout the recruitment process.
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands onwhich we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural andspiritual connections to Country.
We pay our respects to Elderspast, present, and emerging.
At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating aculture of inclusion and support in everything we do.
We embracethe unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, andperspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers tocreate a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valuedand respected.
Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and providereferences.
Attachments
- Care Worker - Grade 3 PD Final. pdf
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Home Care Worker in Sydney employer: Warrigal Care
Warrigal is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians. With a strong focus on professional development, generous salary packaging options, and a culture that values integrity, respect, and compassion, Warrigal offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of dignity and community. Located in Oak Flats, employees enjoy access to various wellness programs and the chance to grow within a dynamic organisation committed to innovation in aged care.
