Home Care Worker - Aged Care

Description:

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in many locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Join us in helping make a positive difference.
We are currently seeking permanent part-time Home Care Workers - Aged Care, to support our frail aged and elderly clients in their personal homes across the Fraser Coast Region which include Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Burrum Heads, Howard, River Heads and nearby surrounding suburbs.

Being able to age well and enjoy life from the comfort of home is important for our aged care clients. Whether it’s a helping hand around the house and garden, or support to get out and about in the community and connect with others, you’ll be supporting our clients in day-to-day activities.
What we can offer you:

• Base pay rates up to $34.40 (for Cert III qualified) + penalties + loadings.
• 12% superannuation (higher than the statutory 11.5%).
• Increase your take home (net) pay by salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a. which can cover your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900 p.a.) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 p.a.).
• Paid KM’s and travel time between client visits.
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings, penalties and allowances.
• Permanent roles with consistent rosters, and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you throughout your employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, caring and values-based culture.

Overview of the role:

• Support our clients in their personal homes with domestic assistance, cleaning, social and recreational visits, transport, personal care, running errands, preparing meals.
• Use your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based social and recreational outings.

What you need:

• Desirable, but not essential, completed or enrolled in an industry relevant Certificate III or higher qualification.
• Completed industry-related placement hours and/or paid employment experience as a Care Worker, or, 3 months paid experience in a Cleaning role.
• Australian Working Rights
• Australian Driver's License
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
• Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply)
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• Australian Criminal History Screening Check (or willing to apply)

We encourage you to click “apply” now and start the role application process.