Companion Carer
About Right at Home South NSW
Right at Home South NSW provides high quality in-home care and assistance to our valued clients in the Riverina and Central West. We support people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and cognitive decline, disabilities, post-operative care needs and older Australians. Our services help clients remain safe and independent in their own homes. Our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
About the role
We currently have a position available for a reliable and passionate Companion carer to join our team in Cootamundra, showing empathy and treating others with dignity and respect. You’ll also need to have a natural ability to build relationships that make a difference, be honest, helpful and dependable, making you a great asset to our team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working within a person-centred, enabling environment that respects the rights and needs of each client
- Assisting clients with various gardening and yard maintenance supports
- Assisting clients with daily errands, companionship and support
- Providing support with academic, social or recreational activities
- Preparing food if needed
- Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client
- Responding to emergency situations
- Working weekend and overnight shifts as rostered
Essential Criteria:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certificates
- Current NDIS Worker Screening & Orientation
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence
- Comprehensive car insurance
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $39.55 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
Licence/Certification:
- Police Check (Required)
- Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required)
- First Aid & CPR qualification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person