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Salary and Benefits $31.13 $34.59 per hour + 25% casual loading Great organisational culture and supportive team environment Comlink Australia recognises, values and invests in you Work flexibly (we do our best to accommodate your individual needs) Salary packaging opportunities and attractive hourly rate Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees Employee Assistance Program to help support you through lifes challenges Paid training and continuous learning and development opportunities About the Role We are seeking both Personal & Domestic Care Assistants who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of inhome care for our valued clients. Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Responsibilities Providing personal care and assistance with hygiene, toileting, bathing, grooming and other ADL activities Assisting clients with mobility and transfers, along with other activities to help maintain an independent lifestyle Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the clients care plans Providing social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations Recognising and responding to change in a client''s condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required Ensuring clients are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence Domestic Care Assistant (DCA) Responsibilities Assisting clients with general housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting as prescribed in the clients care plan Assisting our clients with food preparation and cooking of meals Shopping for basic groceries on behalf of the client where requested Providing social support activities which may include driving clients to appointments and assorted locations Ensuring the client''s home is hygienic and a safe environment that supports the promotion of independence Recognising and responding to changes in a clients condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required Other Things You Might Like to Know You will be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with kilometrereimbursement offered PCA hourly rate: $34.59 p/h + 25% casual loading DCA hourly rate: $31.13 - $32.86 p/h + casual loading Skills and Experience PCA ONLY Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services Preferably 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care services Willingness to embrace domestic / housekeeping duties as part of your role. It is preferable for you to have experience in professional cleaning duties, but not mandatory Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry The commitment to represent Comlink Australia with pride and help make lives better Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+ and Homelessness How to Apply Be creative! Be fun! Be real! Use your cover letter to share with us who REALLY are! We care more about who you are as opposed to what you are on paper. Whats your superpower and what value will you bring to our team? You already know the answer, so tell us. About Comlink Australia Comlink Australia has cultivated a culture where people feel included, supported and respected. When you are surrounded by likeminded people with a shared vision; that makes for a pretty awesome place to work. We are on a mission to become Australias most trusted home and community care provider. We empower our people to enrich the lives of our clients every day and support them to live and age well in their homes. We choose to look beyond how things are, to how much better they can be, and we are inviting you to become part of our community. Values Our table is round - we are one team, where every voice matters See the human - we leave our egos at the door and see people as people first The right way, and again we are committed to continuously improving to achieve the best possible outcome Brilliantly bold we own our decisions and learn from our mistakes Make a little magic our clients are at the heart of all that we do! Inclusive Employment Statement We foster an inclusive equal employment opportunity culture, celebrating diversity in all its hues. We invite individuals from diverse backgrounds, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, and all walks of life to apply. We believe in a tapestry of ethnicities, nurturing mutual respect and understanding. Unlock Job Insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Application Questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have professional housekeeping experience? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Have you completed a qualification in aged care? #J-18808-Ljbffr