Specialised Carer - Homecare at HammondCare

Stroud, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

34.12

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Meal Preparation, House Cleaning, Transportation, Medication Assistance, Patience, Solutions-Focused, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the role In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients’ homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time. The specialised carer will be required to travel from Dapto to Helensburgh area. The care work you'll be doing may include: • Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing • Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning • Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping • Assisting with medication Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply. About you • You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused • You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care • You have a valid Driver’s Licence and access to an insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance) • Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you • You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients Benefits • $31.31 to $34.12 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided • Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary • Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging • Training & career development opportunities • Paid Bonus Schemes e.g. Refer a Friend • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI, Samsung and The Good Guys • Fitness passport membership which includes gyms, group classes and pools Are you ready? If this sounds like you, please submit your application and we will be in touch to discuss. All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

Provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, light house cleaning, transportation to appointments, and medication assistance.