Home Care Worker - ACT - Australia Jobs Opening

August 9, 2024

IRT

Belconnen

PART TIME

Home Care Worker - ACT

Home Care Worker

Classification: Part Time Opportunities

Location: ACT and Queanbeyan

Applications Close: 28 April 2024

You can make a difference in someone’s life today by applying for this highly rewarding role with IRT (Illawarra Retirement Trust)!

As a home care worker, you'll help older Australians maintain their independence and live at home for longer. Your personalised care and empathetic companionship will truly make a positive impact on their lives.

We have multiple Permanent Part Time positions for experienced aged care workers available in the Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounding suburbs!

Your day will look like:

Domestic Assistance including cleaning and cooking or meal preparation
Personal care including getting them up, showering and dressing
Driving clients to medical appointments or taking them shopping
Providing social support and community engagement
Providing complex care and medication management

Why choose IRT?

Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
Access to free accredited training courses for professional and career development opportunities
Guaranteed hours for our valued home care workers
Career opportunities in residential aged care, nursing and facilities management
Paid travel, mileage ($0.96/KM) & penalty rates
Smart phone, uniform, PPE & training provided
Discounted gym memberships
Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs
Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT.
Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself

What we look for in an Aged Care Worker:

A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life
Driver’s licence and a fully insured car
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
Current flu vaccine (or willing to obtain)
Willingness to complete medication assistance and insulin cert
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Resilience and ability to work independently
You're available to work at least 3 days a week - we offer both midweek and weekend shifts to suit your lifestyle

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today.

Contact: Heather Munyoro

Ph: 0428 455 476

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, Flu vaccination, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.