Community Aged Carer
HammondCare · Manly · $32.91–$36.50/hr (stated in the posting)
About the role
In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients’ homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time.
We are looking for compassionate and reliable Carers to support our clients living in the North Shore area.
To be successful in these roles, candidates must be able to travel to and between these suburbs in your own car to provide in‑home care and support:
North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Crows Nest, St Leonards, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Cammeray, Seaforth, Mosman, Cremorne, Manly & all over the Northern Sydney Region
The care work you'll be doing may include:
Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing
Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning
Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping
Assisting with medication
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under the applicable Anti-Discrimination/Equal Opportunities legislation, and so we ask that only female applicants apply.
About you
You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused
You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care
You have a valid Driver’s License and access to your own insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance)
Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you
You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients
Benefits
$32.91 to $36.50 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided
Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary
Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging
Training & career development opportunities
Paid Bonus Schemes e.g. Refer a Friend
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI, Samsung and The Good Guys
Fitness passport membership which includes gyms, group classes and pools
Are you ready?
If this sounds like you, please submit your application and we will be in touch to discuss. For any extra questions email sgamble@hammond.com.au
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.