Home Care Worker (Qualified)

Home Care Worker - Qualified

Churches of Christ Home Care Sunshine Coast - Little Mountain

Casual Employment with opportunity for permanent 

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified home care worker.  The position is responsible for providing home care clients with assistance, support and encouragement of independence to reside in their chosen community.  Areas that you will be covering, depending on your base location, could include Caloundra to the Mooloolah Valley, Maleny to Mountain Creek, and Noosa Heads to Cooroy.

The duties include:

• Provide general domestic assistance; assist in the preparation and cooking of in-home meals; ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards

• Assist clients with medication

• Provide social support to clients by providing transport, assisting with social outings, shopping etc.

• Providing personal care assistance to clients for example showering, dressing and toileting

What we're looking for

This role is perfect for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a difference - Providing personalised assistance to clients, helping them maintain their independence and enhancing their quality of life within their chosen community. You will be a valued member of the team, working closely with and reporting to our very supportive Senior Home Care Workers as needed.

• Certificate 3 in Individual support (Aged Care) with Medication competentency or willing to obtain (for qualified Home Care Workers)
• A current driver's license
• A National Police Check.
• First Aid & CPR
• A comprehensively insured vehicle that is suitable ad available to be used for work purposes

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence & Courage.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.  You will have access to the fleet vehicle and a company mobile phone.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, please contact service on 07 5436 4***.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.