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Aged Care Support Worker

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Flexible work/life hours and shifts in the La Trobe region - Casual
Award rate $38.26 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

Do you have 6 months or more experience as a support or care worker including Personal Care Skills but don’t have a Certification in Aged Care or Individual Support? You may be exactly who we are looking for!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the La Trobe region.

Your day will include:

Domestic Assistance: Assisting our Customers in cleaning their home, so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping
Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
Personal care services (once trained) including getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
Providing respite and emotional support
Social support and transport to appointments
Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia

Why KinCare?

We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services.
Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee.
Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker?

Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care
You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer.
You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help.

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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What You Should Know About Aged Care Support Worker, KinCare

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of our elderly community? At KinCare in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, we are seeking passionate Aged Care Support Workers to join our compassionate team! With flexible work hours and shifts, you can find the perfect work-life balance while earning an impressive $38.26 per hour, plus superannuation, mileage reimbursements, and a phone allowance. We believe in investing in our employees, offering extensive paid training to help you progress your career rapidly. As an Aged Care Support Worker, you will assist our valued clients with domestic tasks, meal preparation, personal care, and providing the emotional support they truly deserve. Your role will also involve transporting clients to appointments and helping them stay socially active. It’s crucial to have a genuine passion for assisting our aged community, as each interaction can significantly impact their well-being. If you have at least six months of experience in support or care work and a current driver’s license, you could be the perfect fit for our team. Here at KinCare, we value your well-being and offer benefits like discounts on food, health, and entertainment, as well as CPR and First Aid training. If you’re looking to join a caring organization that supports you every step of the way, apply today, and let’s start making a difference together!

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What are the responsibilities of an Aged Care Support Worker at KinCare?

As an Aged Care Support Worker at KinCare, your responsibilities will include providing domestic assistance, meal preparation, personal care services such as showering and dressing clients, offering transportation to appointments, and delivering emotional support. You'll also help with medication management and mobility therapy goals, ensuring our elderly customers can maintain their independence.