Care Assistant - Aged Care at Home

Ozcare has a casual opportunity available for Care Assistants supporting our clients within the Emerald region.Your RoleAs a Care Assistant you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:Providing the very best care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plansAssisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independenceAttending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activitiesAssisting clients with their medication requirementsWorking as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' careYour AttributesWe're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives. You have:A warm and caring natureThe willingness to go the extra mileA positive attitude towards health and wellbeingThe flexibility to work a varied rosterHow You'll BenefitYou'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:$46.67 per hour + Shift Penalty RatesReimbursement for kilometres driven ($1.14 per KM) and travel time between clientsPrivate health insurance discountsUniform and laundry allowanceEmployee Assistance ProgramRole RequirementsCandidates with availability to work a roster within Monday to Friday are highly desirable.In possession of a reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insuranceVehicle must be safe, well-maintained, and suitably accessible to support clients with varying mobility needs to enter and exit comfortably.Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) & Pertussis (Whooping Cough).Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within past 3 years)Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability) or equivalentCurrent First Aid & CPR CertificatesCurrent Queensland driver's licenceGood computer & mobile device skillsWe're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.     Welcoming AllWe welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.