Home Care Worker Opportunity

About the position

KinCare is seeking dedicated Aged Care Workers in the Latrobe 7307 area to provide essential support to older members of our community. This role offers flexible work/life hours and shifts, with a casual employment structure. The position includes a competitive award rate of $39.55 per hour plus superannuation, paid kilometers, and a phone allowance. We are committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. As a Care Worker, you will make a difference in the lives of our customers by assisting them with daily activities and providing emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people to ensure a safe and beautiful living environment.
• Helping customers with meal preparation and shopping.
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities.
• Personal care (once trained), including getting customers up, showered, and dressed for the day, medication management, and assisting with mobility and therapy goals.
• Providing respite and emotional support.
• Transporting customers to appointments.
• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia.

Requirements

• 3 months or more experience as a support or care worker, including personal care skills, or willingness to learn personal care skills.
• Current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle.
• Availability to work at least 3 days a week, Monday to Friday.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a similar role, particularly with personal care.
• Ability to work independently and find solutions to everyday problems.

Benefits

• Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid kilometers and phone allowance.
• Discounts on car maintenance.
• Free uniform and shoe allowance.