Home Care Support Worker

St Simeon Healthcare (Home Care Services) is currently seeking Casual Care Staff Employees in the Greater Western Sydney, Parramatta, Nepean and Hills District areas. The role includes tasks and activities that support the consumers independence to remain living in their own home including personal care, transport, shopping, domestic duties & providing respite for carers etc.

We are offering a prompt start with flexible working hours plus great opportunities for career development and training. We are currently seeking caring, reliable and flexible community staff to join our amazing team. We offer a supportive team environment with a commitment to your professional development through ongoing training. We seek team members that are reliable and honest as you will be required to work in the community and in the homes of those vulnerable consumers to whom we provide care.

Job Type and Category

• Be reliable, calm, honest and sensitive to the needs of people.

• Provide a level of care that enhances the independence of our clients.

• Ensure all care services are of a consistent high quality and in line with the St Simeon’s mission and values.

• Enable people to live in a safe, healthy environment which promotes independence and self confidence.

• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.

• Ensure compliance with industry and company Policies and Procedures.

• Preferred proven work experience with the elderly and/or people with a disability and their carers.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care (or similar).

• Current Driver’s License.

• Reliable registered and insured vehicle.

• Use of a smart phone and email.

• Reliability and initiative.

• Willingness to undertake a Police Check.

• Valid First Aid Certificate.

• Excellent phone manner and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Ability to liaise professionally with client management and other key stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes for our elderly consumers.

• Ability to take directives from the Management team in relation to our consumers.