Are you a compassionate care worker who is passionate about supporting older people to live independently in their own homes? Join Carrington's Community team!
- Make a difference to an older person's life, providing support to continue living independently
- Enjoy a varied, rewarding, local Part Time role, in a growing supportive & collaborative team - school hours friendly
Join our growing program and local for-purpose organisation committed to wellbeing, quality care and best practice
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About Us
Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.
The Opportunity
As a Home care Employee with Carrington's Community team, you will provide person-centred, quality in-home care to support older persons to live independently in their homes. You will provide domestic tasks or personal care services in accordance with individual care plans to Support at Home (SaH) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to program participants in the Macarthur &/or Wollondilly region. You will enjoy a varied role, building rapport with our clients as you supporting them to meet their goals and enable continued choice and independence.
We have Part Time opportunities available providing services within the hours of 6:00am to 8:00pm, with rosters tailored to match your availability (e.g. school hours) and preferred travel region within Macarthur.
Responsibilities:
- Domestic tasks - such as cleaning, vacuuming, washing and meal preparation; or
Personal care services - such as assistance with self-care, transport and social support.
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About You
Essential Criteria:
- Reliable transport with comprehensive car insurance
- Current first aid certificate
- Required for Personal Care - Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
- Right to work in Australia
- Completion of a pre-employment assessment and a National Criminal History check clearance during recruitment process
Experience not essential for Domestic Support.
Enjoy our Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay - hourly rate plus applicable shift penalties, with potential for performance-based increases, plus superannuation
- Career development - opportunity to develop careers in many different areas of our organisation
- Access to full not-for-profit Salary Packaging, making up to $18,550 of your income tax-free!
- Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
- 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
- 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
- Paid parental leave including superannuation
- Staff immunisation program
Free onsite parking across our picturesque estate
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To Apply
Click "Apply" to submit your application, including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. For enquiries, contact [email protected]
We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia
