Support Worker (in-home Aged Care)

Support Worker (in-home Aged Care)

Company: All Care Health Care Services Group Location: Wollongong Work type: casual Remote/on-site: onsite

Allcare is a prominent provider of in-home aged care services within the Illawarra region. We are dedicated to delivering cost-effective, innovative, flexible, and high-quality services that enable clients to maintain independence within their own homes and familiar surroundings. Our focus is on fostering social engagement and promoting health and wellbeing, addressing all facets of an individual's life to support them in living their best lives.

We are seeking dependable Community Support Workers (In-home aged carers) to join our team. This role involves a range of regular shifts, which may include mornings (6:30am to 2:30pm), afternoons (12:00pm to 8:00pm), and weekends. Where feasible, shifts will be allocated in proximity to workers' residences. We place significant emphasis on consistency to ensure both our team and the individuals we support benefit from a high standard of care.

We recognise that team members have commitments outside of work and are willing to accommodate these. However, we expect honesty and transparency regarding your true availability to facilitate effective rostering. This approach aims to provide you with a steady schedule while ensuring consistent, high-quality support for our clients.

The ability to speak another language would be highly regarded, though not necessary, given the diverse backgrounds of many of our clients.

The role involves:

• Personal care tasks, including grooming, bathing, dressing, and toileting, as appropriate to the client’s capacity.
• Medication support and assistance, such as medication reminders, support with Webster packs, or blood pressure checks (with relevant training).
• Community support, including assistance with daily community interactions and appointments, grocery shopping, attending outdoor activities, and meeting social groups.
• Transportation services for clients to medical or personal appointments, or for collection/drop-off at services or shopping locations.
• Household assistance, such as meal preparation, cooking, and general help around the home.

Unlike other providers, Allcare team members are not required to undertake extensive cleaning duties, as professional cleaning services are provided separately to our clients. All travel time between clients is covered, along with reimbursement for kilometres travelled.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A great attitude with a genuine interest in helping others and a can-do approach.
• An understanding of the care needs of older people and a commitment to providing quality care.
• The ability to work independently in an unsupervised environment.
• Reliability and a commitment to keeping your availability up to date.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
• A mobile phone with internet access.
• Willingness to undertake a National Police Check History check.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• A minimum of two (but preferably three) COVID-19 vaccination doses and willingness to obtain the annual Influenza vaccination each year.

Our team members enjoy:

• Working in a supportive environment within a role that offers variety and makes a difference to someone’s life.
• Access to Thrive Care Group benefits, including Flare (discounts platform), EAP, and free P4 Movement Fitness Membership.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• A Refer a Friend (employee referral) scheme.
• Paid travel time between clients and reimbursement of travel kilometres.

Allcare is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We aim to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

The Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Allcare is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Allcare is part of the Thrive Care Group brands, delivering personalised care across aged care, disability services, allied health, and movement therapy to help every person thrive. One Purpose, Specialised Brands.