11 Sep
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Warrigal Care
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Lake Illawarra
11 Sep
Warrigal Care
Lake Illawarra
The opportunity | Valued for the impact you make
As a Care Worker - Medications, you will support older people to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes by delivering high-quality personal care, medication assistance and domestic support services.
Working across our Home Services team, you will provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans, supporting customers with personal care, mobility, medication administration and monitoring, meal preparation, household tasks and community participation. You will play an key role in promoting our customers' physical, emotional and social wellbeing while helping them maintain their independence at home.
You will work independently while also being part of a supportive and collaborative team, building positive relationships with customers, families and colleagues. Through your compassion, professionalism and commitment to quality care, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people throughout the community.
The requirements | What it takes to do this work
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or equivalent
- Medication Module HLTHPS007 - Administer and Monitor Medications
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver Licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Previous aged care, disability care or community care experience
- Experience providing personal care and medication support
- Empathy and commitment to supporting older people
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Commitment to workplace equity and inclusion
- Alignment with Warrigal's values of innovation, respect, compassion and integrity
The benefits | Recognising the difference you make
- Permanent Part Time position, 20 hours per week
- Required availability: Saturday (6 hours) and Sunday (4 hours), with remaining hours worked during the week
- Hourly Rate $36.23
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits, allowing you to pay up to $18,550 less tax each year
- Meaningful work that supports older people to live independently
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment with strong values-based leadership
- Career development pathways within a growing organisation
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing support via the LifeWorks app
JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE
Apply now - we are reviewing applications daily!
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who hold current and unrestricted work rights in Australia. Warrigal is currently not offering visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process.
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.
If there is a change we can make, so your strengths can shine throughout our recruitment process, please contact: *******@warrigal.com.au
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
Attachments:
- Care Worker - Grade 3 PD Final.pdf
📌 Care Worker Medications - Home Services (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 Warrigal Care
📍 Lake Illawarra