Specialised Carer

**Do you love to care?** ------------------------ **We do!** Join **HammondCare** as a **Home Care Worker** and be part of an independent, not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of thousands of older people in need. **About us** ------------ _HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise._ _It's not just care, it's HammondCare._ **The Opportunity** ------------------- Hammond Care’s Social clubs provide a social environment where Older people can take a break from their home environment, connect with their Community and spend a day socialising while being supported by our talented team of Specialised Carers. * **_Available shifts:_** _Monday , Tuesday and Thursday_  8.30am to 3.30pm * **_Hourly Rates:_** _$32.91 to $36.50- P/H + super_ **Responsibilities** -------------------- * This opportunity delivers care within our Bungaribee - Paperbark Social Club in Blacktown. * Our Specialised Carers provide care in the Social Club that offer socialisation and supervision, according to each client’s care plan. * The Club provides organised activities and events for Clients to enjoy, including social outings and excursions for People living with dementia. * In some cases, you’ll have an opportunity to go offsite and provide care and supervision for our Clients, and this would mean having the capacity to drive a 12-Seater Bus (standard drivers license) or your own car . **What do _you_ need to apply?** -------------------------------- * No formal qualification is necessary, however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage * Australian Drivers license and Car * First Aid certificate desirable * Working With Children Check * Empathy and compassion are a must * We provide job training as long as you have the willingness and desire to learn * Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone * A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.​ * Must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position **In return for your expertise, we offer:** ------------------------------------------- * salary packaging (for PPT only): $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits * additional training and career development opportunities * leave benefits (purchased additional annual leave) * reward and recognition program * fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family * counselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees * exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and more * exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung **Sounds like you? Apply now!** ------------------------------- _For any general enquiries please contact_ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) \*Please complete an application via the website, applications via email will not be accepted. Thankyou _All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record and reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment._ _We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs._