Companion Carer
About Right at Home Sunshine Coast and Gympie
Right at Home provides high quality in-home care and assistance to our valued clients in the Sunshine Coast & Gympie areas. 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 with a gardening focus to join our team in Gympie. You will need to be friendly, positive and demonstrate client-focused behaviour, 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
- Observe, care and report any changes in the health and wellbeing of the client
- Responding to emergency situations
Essential Criteria:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges
- Interest in gardening and yard maintenance
- 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:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (Required)
- Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance (Required)
- National Australian Police Check (Required)
- Blue Card (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
