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Helping elderly Australians continue to live at home is incredibly rewarding and requires a team effort. We support you with experienced Care Coordinators who are available to answer questions, provide guidance, and support when needed.
Getting to know clients' personalities and life stories is enriching. We provide comprehensive information about their needs and manage rostering to maintain continuity, enabling you to build rapport and deepen relationships quickly.
We understand you have a life outside of work, and we aim to accommodate your schedule by offering flexible shifts that suit you, remaining open to future adjustments.
As a not-for-profit organization, we operate like a big family, treating clients and team members with passion, care, and respect.
We invite you to join our Whiddon family on a casual basis, caring for clients in the Kelso/Bathurst area. Candidates must be available on weekdays between 16:00-21:00, with weekend availability also required.
In this role, you will provide Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care, and Medication services to clients in their homes. You must hold a Certificate III in aged care or a related field (or be willing to obtain it), and have an insured car and valid driver’s license.
What We Offer
Whiddon provides opportunities to make a positive impact on residents and clients. Our resident-focused approach allows employees to develop meaningful relationships and friendships.
Alongside making a difference, we offer a competitive package with benefits including:
* Salary Packaging options: Increase your hourly rate by approximately $2 through salary packaging (financial advice recommended). This includes up to $611.53 per fortnight for mortgage, rent, or school fees, and up to $101.92 for entertainment expenses.
* Leave entitlements (permanent employees, NSW only): 5 weeks annual leave (or cash out option), long service leave after 5 years, 12 weeks paid parental leave, up to 3 days paid community service leave annually, and up to 4 days paid compassionate leave.
* Paid time between clients
* Work/life balance: Options for morning and afternoon shifts.
* Whiddon Scholarships: Financial support for your studies to advance your career.
* Learning opportunities: Leadership courses, educational resources, and more.
* Recognition programs: On-the-spot recognition, Every Day Heroes, annual awards, and more.
* Employee Referral Program: Bonuses for referring friends.
* Employee Assistance Program: Support when needed.
* Locations across NSW and QLD: Opportunities to transfer or relocate between our homes.
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