Personal Care Worker

Job Description

Care workers support our clients with social and physical activities. Every client is different and could include those with physical disabilities, dementia and other mental health conditions.

ABOUT YOU

As a care worker, what’s most important is:

– Kindness, passion and compassion

– Good English, numeracy and writing skills

– An ability to understand and follow procedures

– Strong organisational and time management skills

– Good communication and listening skills.

To be considered for this important and rewarding work, you will also have:

– Cert III in Personal Care/Aged Care/Community/Individual Support

– Demonstrated 6 months paid experience supporting older Australians

– Senior First Aid Certificate

– Current Police Clearance (if you don’t have we will provide at no cost)

– NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

– Unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence.

ABOUT THE WORK

In the community team, you will enable our clients to live their best possible life by helping with everyday activities and assisting them to do the things they love. Every client is different, and tasks may include:

– Assistance with personal care (showering and dressing)

– Household cleaning and laundry

– Meal preparation

– Transport to and from appointments / shops

– Social support

– Medication prompts

– Providing respite for family

– Assisting with complex care needs.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Alpha Support at Home team is focused on providing stellar support to our clients. We hire star performers who want to make a difference in their community.

BENEFITS

Our team members enjoy:

– Great support; easy access to an experienced clinical team & Employee Assistance Program

– Great rewards; competitive pay, free uniform and recognition

– Career development; free competency updates, ongoing training.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you can meet the above criteria and are seeking a meaningful role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply on-line and include a resume demonstrating your paid experience in the community and how you make a difference in the lives of those you support. If you would like to discuss, please call our friendly recruitment team on 1300 023 676.

We are committed to an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.