Why join us?
We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
SCC Benefits!
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Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
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Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
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Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
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Discounted private health insurance
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Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
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An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas
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Ongoing Training and Development
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Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
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Genuine career progression pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
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Referral Bonus Program
The Role
Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely. You will provide individualised care tailored to the needs of each client and their families.
We have a permanent part-time role offering 30 hours a fortnight and will cover a variety of shifts, so you must be available and flexible within the hours of 08.00 - 16.00 ideally. We require a minimum of 3 days availability; days and hours are negotiable based on our clients' requirements in and around Ballina, Lismore and surrounding areas.
Your role will include:
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Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating
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Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments
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Social support & activities, including outings and social activities.
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Personal care, showering, and bathing, general self-care duties
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Domestic assistance, light household cleaning.
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Medication assistance
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Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications -essential
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Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people
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Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance
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NDIS Clearance or willingness to obtain one
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NDIS Workers Orientation Module (Quality, Safety and You)
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Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.
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Time management skills
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Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you.
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Ability to work with minimal to no supervision
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Proven Aged Care or NDIS services background
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Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community.
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
