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Home Care Employee - SutherlandIRT Group • Peakhurst, NSW, AU
Home Care Employee - Sutherland

Home Care Employee - Sutherland

IRT Group • Peakhurst, NSW, AU
24 days ago
Job description

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the Sutherland area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.

Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

For this role, we are looking for:

  • Home Care Employee – All Grades - Located in the Sutherland area.
  • Certificate III or IV in Ageing is highly regarded but we also welcome entry level applicants!
  • An accredited Medication Competency (a nice to have)
  • Monday – Friday and some weekends. Hours vary between 7am - 7pm.

Duties can include:

  • Domestic Assistance (cleaning, tidying, organising)
  • Personal Care/Showering
  • Medication Assistance
  • Cooking & Food Preparation
  • Transports to Appointments and social engagements
  • Providing Companionship
  • Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

To Be Successful You Will Have

  • Full Driver's Licence and a fully insured car
  • Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent is highly regardeded
  • An accredited Medication Competency Certificate (a nice to have)
  • Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – A Second Language is a bonus! (Macedonian, Croatian or Bosnian highly regarded)
  • Resilience and ability to work independently
  • Available to work weekdays
  • A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Benefits for You

  • Paid travel, mileage ($1.09/KM)
  • Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided
  • Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development – Complete your certificate through us!
  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Annual leave, Sick leave & Appreciation leave - relax and take two days off on us!
  • Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs

Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

For questions, contact **********************.

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.

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