Company description

Pearl Home Care offers the best in professional and affordable in-home aged and disability care so that you or your loved one can continue living comfortably and independently at home. We are Australia’s most trusted home care professionals, with a national network of qualified and friendly care providers who offer home health care, education and support to aged care participants.

We currently have multiple positions available for Support Workers who are passionate about providing high quality care to our aged care clients across the North West suburbs of Sydney, including Ryde, Epping, The Hills district and Hornsby area.

Employment status: Casual with a view to permanent part-time for suitable candidates.

Hourly rate: $27.35-$35.49/hr, based on experience and qualification.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Domestic assistance: assist with domestic cleaning, meal preparation, laundry etc
• Social support: assist with transportation for appointments, shopping and outings
• Personal care: assist with showering, toileting, transferring, incontinence care, feeding and assist with mobility and physical exercise etc.
• Medication prompting and supervision
• Companionship and dementia care
• Sleep over shifts and 24 hour care, as required

Selection criteria:

The successful candidates should possess but not limited to the following:

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Certificate IV in Home and Community Care or equivalent, or working towards it
• Current driver’s license, good driving record, own vehicle and full insurance (essential)
• Current First Aid Certificate, or working towards it
• Police Check conducted within the last 3 months
• Multilingual capabilities preferred

Benefits:

• Immediate start
• Flexible working hours, preferable to parents with school drop off and pick ups
• Paid mileage
• Working in your community
• Professional development and potential opportunities to become a Care Coordinator or Case Manager

If you feel you have the right attributes, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge and attributes are suited to the position to admin.sydneynorthwest@pearlhomecare.com.au

Use Subject: Home Care Worker Application

Candidates from all backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.