Salvos Home Care Worker

ABOUT THE ROLE Home Care Workers provide services to our customers who live in their own homes. You will provide high quality care and support services in accordance with the individual needs and wishes of each older person and, in doing so, you will enable them to remain living at home independently.As a Home Care Worker, you will provide excellent customer service. You will follow the tasks as directed per the Support Plan, such as personal care, general housekeeping and assistance. The role is to deliver services with compassion, integrity and dignity.We are looking for proactive, energetic, empathetic individuals to undertake the following tasks;You will be providing support to clients with domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparationYou will assist your clients with personal care support including, showering, toileting and feeding assistanceYou will provide assistance with transportation for your clients to appointments and for shopping and leisure outingsYou will build and maintain strong and effective relationships with clients and their familiesYou will adhere to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our clients safeABOUT YOUEssential RequirementsCertificate III in Aged, Community Care or equivalentCurrent First Aid CertificateCurrent driver’s licenseReliable vehicle (including valid registration with minimal 3rd Party Insurance)Consent to undertake the relevant Background ChecksYou will haveAn appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation ArmyMotivation to work with older people living in the community and an understanding of their needs and of consumer directed careStrong customer service focus and good time management skillsAbility to work independently and safely in a client’s homeGood communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken EnglishBENEFITSHome Care Workers at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy: Above Award wagesAccess to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging optionsAccess to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packagingUp to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekendsYou will be paid for your travel time and receive kilometre allowancePaid parental leaveFlexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balanceSalvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness PassportSalvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefitsNovated car leasingLearning and development to support you in your roleScholarships via Eva Burrows CollegeSupported study optionsEmployee assistance programCareer progression opportunitiesTransfer opportunities – we are in every major city in AustraliaMaking an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in AustraliaTo apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process. Please note: COVID-19 vaccination i a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.