Home Care Worker - Disability Services

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 making a positive difference!
We are currently seeking permanent part-time Home Care Workers to support our clients in Disability Services including Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) and NDIS living in their own home across Caboolture, Burpengary, Morayfield, Sandstone Point, Deception Bay and surrounding suburbs.
What we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from $34.46 ($35.51 starting pay rate if you have a relevant Cert IV) + 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.
• 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:

• Assist participants with home care domestic assistance supports. Working alongside participants within their physical capacity to perform domestic duties such as - vacuuming, mopping, general light touch household cleaning.
• Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within their own home and community settings.
• Use your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• Completed, or currently enrolled, in an industry relevant Certificate III qualification or higher (desirable)
• Minimum of three (3) months, paid employment experience in a Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursing role or 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)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willing to undertake)
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• Australian Criminal History Check (or willing to apply)

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