02 Nov
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Churches of Christ in Queensland
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Warwick
02 Nov
Churches of Christ in Queensland
Warwick
Senior Home Care Worker | Southern Downs surrounds - Warwick region
Casual Position
About The Opportunity
Churches of Christ are currently looking for caring and reliable Senior Home Care Workers. You will provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals in their homes with everyday tasks, companionship, medication and social support as well as some office-based responsibilities.
There will be times when you’ll contribute to planning and coordination from our office. As a senior team member, you will also be available for on-call support as the need arises, ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care when they need it most.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
- Assist with medications and personal cares
- Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities.
- Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment.
- Participate in the review of client care plans, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
- Train and mentor Home Care Workers, including completing annual performance appraisals
About You
- Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
- Assist with medications and personal cares
- Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities.
- Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment.
- Participate in the review of client care plans, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
- Train and mentor Home Care Workers, including completing annual performance appraisals
You'll Ideally Bring
- Certificate III in Individual Support or higher (Certificate IV or Diploma preferred)
- Currently holds a First Aid and CPR qualification
- Medication qualified - or willing to obtain one
- Minimum 12 months of experience in direct support required
- A current driver's license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes are essential for this role. (Reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle)
- Hold a valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not offering sponsorship for this role
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people. Why join Churches of Christ? Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration and superannuation
- Ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income - before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The chance to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
How To Apply If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you - click APPLY NOW or contact Leanne Lockhart on (phone hidden). We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
📌 Senior Home Care Worker (Warwick)
🏢 Churches of Christ in Queensland
📍 Warwick