Home Care Assistant - Hamilton VIC

  • Care at Home, TAS, Australia
  • Casual

Join the 100-year old Respect business at a time of expansion – we have new clients joining us every week. You will form part of a collaborative, agile team with a refreshing approach and culture, as we strive to support our clients to ‘live life as they choose’.

About us

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.

About the role

The Home Care Assistant delivers individual, personalised care and assistance to clients so that they may continue to live in their home and focus on their quality of life. The Home Care Assistant’s responsibilities may include:

  • Monitoring and reporting on client's condition
  • Assisting with transportation
  • Performing household cleaning
  • Supporting personal hygiene
  • Preparing meals
  • Other health and wellness services

As a Home Care Assistant, you will demonstrate a commitment to best practice care and ensure that all in-home care is provided in a personalised, caring and respectful way in accordance with Respect’s policy and procedures and aligned to the client care plans, goals and health outcomes.

Requirements

To be successful in the role, applicants will need to demonstrate:

  • A genuine passion to make a difference in aged care community services
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and computer skills.
  • A flexible approach – we flex with you
  • Confident using electronic communication and applications – We keep you up to date with information and work with you to learn the systems
  • COVID vaccination – a must have in the Home Care industry
  • Valid CPR and First Aid
  • Certificate III in Ageing, Certificate III in Individual Support or similar qualification desirable
  • Full driver’s license and suitable transportation.
  • Ability to provide client transportation
  • Available on Monday to Friday, and occasionally on weekends.
  • Possibility to work later shifts (until 8:00 p.m.)

Benefits

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and entitlements.
  • Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
  • Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
  • Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
  • Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
  • Discounted private health insurance.

Our Purpose

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

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