Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annuallyBe the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefitsIncredibly rewarding community roleFull Time or Permanent Part time position availableSalary Packaging benefits to increase your take home payAbout the roleAs a Home Care Assistant with Southern Cross Care, you will help older Australians to live better for life, in their own homes.Working as part of an amazing team situated in Goolwa, services range between Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Inman Valley, Goolwa, Hindmarsh Island, and Strathalbyn.You will achieve this by building relationships with your clients, understanding their individual needs, goals and preferences, and delivering tailored support with daily tasks, activities, personal care and mobility support.You will support your clients to live happy, healthy and active lives, helping to improve their quality of life.You will enjoy exceptional learning opportunities including up to 25 hours of paid training when you join the team, and be supported to develop your skills and your career. A motor vehicle allowance is also payable for travel between clients as well as a full working tool kit, including a mobile phone.About youWe are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or Home and Community Care)At least 6 months demonstrated experience in a personal carer role to be able to work without direct supervisionCurrent and unrestricted drivers licence & own registered and insured carCurrent First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & Current CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)Sound best practice personal care skills appropriate to the roleGood understanding of the requirements to support clients living with dementia including those who display challenging behavioursStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to build positive relationships with clients and their representativesBasic cooking skillsA basic understanding of aged care packages - desirableAbout usSouthern Cross Care is one of Australias leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Home Care Assistant