Job description
- Multiple Casual positions
- Travel in and around the Hurstville and South Sydney suburbs
- $35 to $40 per hour (including casual loading) + Super
- Flexible rostering to suit your schedule.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors? Do you possess the heart and dedication to provide exceptional care to those who have enriched our world with a lifetime of experiences? If so, we invite you to be a part of our family at The Benevolent Society
The Benevolent Society (TBS) is a not-for-profit, non-religious organisation. Since 1813, we have been focused on putting people first. Two centuries of advocacy have helped improve the provision of, and access to, much-needed services at all stages of life. Today, our services support children, families, people with a disability, and older Australians. Our vision is to create a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are currently searching for dedicated home care support workers to assist older clients in the community. Your responsibilities will revolve around preserving their independence at home and enriching their quality of life.
In this role, you will:
- Provide in-home personal care, assisting with daily living activities such as showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, and laundry & ironing.
- Deliver personalised care aligned with each client’s unique Care Plan.
- Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client’s health or behaviour.
- Working as a team to create a positive experience for our clients.
- Provide support with transportation needs, helping with shopping trips and appointments, to empower active community participation.
Requirements:
- Must possess a current driver’s license and your own vehicle.
- A willingness to travel to clients’ homes within the specified service locations. Such as Kingsgrove, Oatley, Penshurst, Sans Souci, and the Innerwest.
- You must possess clear verbal communication skills that are easy to understand, enabling effective communication with our elderly clients.
- A genuine passion for helping older individuals maintain their independence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Reliability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to ensure our clients can continue living in their own homes.
- Flexibility in working hours and approach. We strive to align our team members’ availability with the needs of our clients.
- A Certificate 3, 4, or diploma in Aged Care, Home Care, Disability, or a related field.
- Possess the ability to thoroughly review and accurately document care plans.
- Experience in using mobility aids and assisting with client hoisting is advantageous.
Our Benefits:
- Our Buddy-up program is an integral part of our exceptional onboarding process, designed to ensure your success
- Competitive rates above industry standards, as per our Enterprise Agreement
- Paid travel time – get paid for your travel time between clients
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that suit your lifestyle
- A flexible working approach in offering choice to our clients
Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career.
Apply online today!
To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role
Have any questions? Contact Bee at 0478 264 601 for a friendly conversation.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.