Care Assistant - Aged Care at Home

Ozcare has casual opportunities available for Care Assistants supporting our clients within the Miriam Vale / Agnes Water region.Your Role As 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 plans Assisting clients to develop skills to encourage their independence Attending to clients' personal care needs, including showering, dressing and other daily activities Assisting clients with their medication requirements Working as part of the care team, using a holistic approach, to look at every aspect of our clients' care Your Attributes We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients' lives. You have: A warm and caring nature The willingness to go the extra mile A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing The flexibility to work a varied roster How You'll Benefit You'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 rates Reimbursement for kilometres driven ($1.14 per KM) and travel time between clients Private health insurance discounts Uniform and laundry allowance Employee Assistance Program Role Requirements In possession of a reliable roadworthy vehicle, with current registration and comprehensive insurance Vehicle 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) Current First Aid & CPR Certificates Current Queensland driver's licence Good computer & mobile device skills We'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 All We 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.