Home Care Employee - Sunshine Coast

IRT
$59,660 - $75,543 a year
Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland
Part time
3 days ago
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.


We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.


IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the Sunshine Coast area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.

Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

IRT have multiple permanent part time positions for entry-level candidates (Grade 1 Home Care Employees) and experienced Home Care Employees (Grade 2, 3, & 4B Home Care employees) available.

For this role, we are looking for:
  • Home Care Employee – Grade Two - Located in the Sunshine Coast area.
  • Certificate III not needed but preferred and at least 500 hours experience in Home care and/or Aged care
  • Monday - Friday. Hours vary between 7am - 5pm.

Duties can include:
Domestic Assistance ( Cleaning, tidying, organising)
    Personal Care / Showerin
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  • Cooking & Food Preparatio
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  • Transports to Appointments and social engagement
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  • Providing Companionshi
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  • Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own hom
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To Be Successful You Will Have
Full Driver's licence and a fully insured car ( If you have an international licence – we ask that you apply for an Australian licence within 3 months of working with IRT
  • )
  • Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent (A nice to have
  • )
  • At least 500 hours of professional Home Care/ Aged care experience
  • Current First Aid Certificate and CPR ( or willing to obtain
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  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – A Second Language is a bonus
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  • Resilience and ability to work independentl
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  • Available to work weekday
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  • A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australian
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Benefits for You
Paid travel, mileage ($0.99/KM
  • )
  • Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development – Complete your certificate through us
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  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packagin
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  • Annual leave, Sick leave & Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
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  • Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
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  • Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness program
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Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!

If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! , fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.

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