Description:
Join our Home Care team – great opportunity for someone looking for casual shifts to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents at The Laurels Retirement Village in Mount Barker
Care Services Worker – Home Care SA
The position
Join our diverse team as a Care Services Worker and embrace an exciting opportunity working at in our stunning historic village in Mount Barker. This casual position plays a pivotal role, prioritising the well-being of our residents above all else.
We are seeking a motivated person to make a positive impact and become part of our close-knit team, as well as embrace the chance to be a source of support and comfort for our residents.
As a Home Care Worker, you will provide essential support to clients in their homes, assisting with personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, and social engagement.
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and school hours available.
Reporting to the Regional Care Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting and assisting Home Care recipients with activities of daily living, including mobility continence management, showering, dressing, personal grooming, medication prompting
- Where required, assisting with meal preparation
- Provision of domestic and laundry services to care recipients
- Transporting care recipients to appointments (e.g. medical)
- Social Support and Shopping assistance
We’re on the lookout for someone with:
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support (or equivalent)
- Full Drivers Licence, Comprehensive Insurance and Reliable Transport
- National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
Our benefits
- The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
- We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
- RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.
Who we are
RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.
Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with home care services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.
With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.
To take the next step in your career click 'APPLY NOW' to complete our online application. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.
This is an on-site position