Home Care Employee - Grade Three, South ACT

About the role

IRT, a community-owned provider of independent living, aged care and home care, is looking for a Grade Three Home Care Employee based in the South ACT area. The role supports IRT home care customers with personalised care that promotes their well-being, independence and engagement in activities that match their health, happiness and interests. The position is Monday to Friday with some weekends, hours varying between 7am and 5pm.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and showering
• Cooking and food preparation
• Transporting customers to appointments and social engagements
• Providing companionship
• Helping customers continue to live well and positively in their own home

Required profile

• Certificate III in Ageing, with at least 500 hours of experience in home care and/or aged care
• Full driver's licence and a fully insured car
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR (or willingness to obtain them)
• Available to work weekdays
• A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Required skills

• Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a second language is a bonus
• Resilience and ability to work independently

What we offer

• Paid travel and mileage ($0.99 per km)
• Work phone, uniform, PPE and training provided
• Free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy, with certificates completed through IRT
• Competitive pay with salary packaging, annual leave, sick leave and appreciation leave
• Discounted gym memberships and an Employee Assistance Program

To apply, use the Apply Now button on the listing or the company's careers page; applications and resumes cannot be sent by email. Successful applicants complete pre-employment checks including references, a functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.