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Companion Carer (Immediate Start) Wagga Wagga

Right At Home
New South Wales
3 weeks ago

Description

About Right at Home

Right at Home Southern NSW provides high quality in-home care and assistance to our valued clients across the Southern and Central NSW. 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 Wagga Wagga, 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. The role will vary between day and night shifts, so sleepover experience is essential.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Working within a person-centred, enabling environment that respects the rights and needs of each client
  • Assisting clients with daily errands, companionship and support
  • Providing support with academic, social or recreational activities
  • Preparing meals as needed
  • Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client
  • Responding to emergency situations
  • Weekend and overnight shifts

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience with people experiencing cognitive decline
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges
  • Experience with sleepovers
  • Current National Police Check
  • Current First Aid & CPR certificates
  • Current unrestricted driver’s licence
  • Comprehensive car insurance

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $40.93 per hour

Schedule:


  • 12 hour shift
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:


  • Penalty rates

Application Question(s):


  • Do you have experience in dealing with clients with cognitive decline?

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

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