KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Approachable, kind and compassionate person wanting to make a difference to the lives of older Australians
• Certificate III or IV Individual Support/Aged Care, or Disability Care or Nursing students
• Good listener who can also get things done
• Intermediate computer skills
• Live within a 25 minute drive to Brighton
• Own Smart phone

REQUIREMENTS

• Australian Police Check
• Certificate III - Qualification or Nursing student evidence
• Australian Drivers license, own car with registration and insurance
• 2 x Work related references available to contact
• Available for an online interview within a week
• Able to commence training and work within 3 weeks

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Care Professional role is responsible for delivering quality care and supports to older people so they can remain living at their home. You are a kind and caring person who is also practical and can get things done. You will be working in customers home to support them to live the way they want. You are approachable and love working with older people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering care and support that’s right for your experience and level of training – such as driving customers to the doctors
• Personal care, such as supporting someone with a shower, getting dressed or incontinence care
• Supporting the customer to meet their documented needs and goals – such as going for a walk or having a cuppa with them
• Connecting with the customer in the way that suits their personality and interests
• Helping the customer to live fully and independently in their own home
• Documenting any risks to care and supports and alerting the Care Manager
• Noting any changes in the health or wellbeing
• Domestic cleaning, laundry and basic cooking/meal prep