Specialised Carer - Home Care

HammondCare International Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization based in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Specialised Carer. In this role, you will provide essential care to older clients, supporting them in their homes. Ideal candidates are patient and solutions-focused, with a valid driver's license. Flexible hours and training are provided for committed individuals. Pay ranges from $31.95 to $35.44 per hour plus benefits including salary packaging and mobile phone provision.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Paid training for Certificate III in Aged Care

Mobile phone provided

Fitness Passport membership

$1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aged or community care preferred but not necessary.
• Valid Drivers Licence and access to an insured car required.
• Flexibility in meeting home care clients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering and dressing.
• Assist with meal preparation and light house cleaning.
• Provide transportation to appointments.

Skills

Patient

Solutions-focused

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Specialised Carer - Home Care page is loaded## Specialised Carer - Home Carelocations: Cardifftime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ1039# HammondCare At Home is continuing to expand our services and we are seeking a part-time Specialised Carer to provide support to our Clients across the Mayfield, Merewether, Adamstown, Warner's Bay, Belmont, Swansea,Glendale and Wallsend **areas.** **About the role** In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time. The care work you'll be doing may include:* # Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing* # Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning* # Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping* # Assisting with medication# **About you*** # You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused.* # You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care.* # You have a valid Drivers Licence and access to an insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance).* # Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you.* # You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients.# **Benefits*** # $31.95 to $35.44 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided* # Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary* # Secure employment on a 14 day perm part-time roster so you can plan ahead* # Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free* # Fitness Passport membership* # First Aid Certificate provided and paid for by us* # Paid Certificate III in Aged Care training available if you want to progress# You will be required to undertake a Police Check, Functional assessment, provide two referees and evidence of minimum 2 COVID-19 vaccinations. **How to apply** If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply now and submit your details. Once you've applied, we'll keep you updated on your application progress. If you have any questions please contact [e-mail]# *All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.* *HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.*Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!