We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Home Care Assistants to join our Home Care business on permanent part time and casual basis. The position is in Burnie and surrounding areas.

Join the 100-year old Respect business at a time of expansion – we have new clients joining us every week. You will form part of a collaborative, agile team with a refreshing approach and culture, as we strive to support our clients to ‘live life as they choose’.

About us

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the role

The Home Care Assistant delivers individual, personalised care and assistance to clients so that they may continue to live in their home and focus on their quality of life. The Home Care Assistant’s responsibilities may include; monitoring and communicating client condition, transportation, house cleaning, personal hygiene, meal preparation and other health and wellness related activities.

As a Home Care Assistant, you will demonstrate a commitment to best practice care and ensure that all in-home care is provided in a personalised, caring and respectful way in accordance with Respect’s policy and procedures and aligned to the client care plans, goals and health outcomes.

To be successful in the role, applicants will need to demonstrate:

• A genuine passion to make a difference in aged care community services
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and computer skills.
• A flexible approach – we flex with you
• Confident using electronic communication and applications – We keep you up to date with information and work with you to learn the systems
• COVID vaccination – a must have in the Home Care industry
• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Certificate III in Ageing, Certificate III in Individual Support or similar qualification
• Full driver’s license and suitable transportation.
• Ability to provide client transportation
• Available on Monday to Friday, and occasionally on weekends.
• Possibility to work later shifts (until 8:00 p.m.)

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and conditions, not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Opportunity to build a career that promotes within – a ‘People first’ culture
• Paid travel time and kilometers
• Proactive learning & development plus paid training and induction – your training hours paid
• Flexible work arrangements and have a genuine opportunity to make a positive impact on the community

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:

Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity

Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other

Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust

Courage - Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult

Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy

Innovation - Think differently to solve problems

Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve

Join our compassionate care team at Respect Mt St Vincent, as an experienced Personal Care Assistant, this is a permanent part time position working 48 hours pert fortnight for night duty.

The Organisation: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position: The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key Duties:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Must be available for night shift

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Pay incentives, including not-for-profit salary packaging.
  

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Case Manager to join our team and play a vital role in supporting elderly people in the community to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to manage a caseload of community-based elderly individuals with Home Care Packages. You will assess their needs, develop personalised care plans, and manage budgets in accordance with program guidelines to ensure each customer's unique requirements are met. You'll also onboard new customers and proactively manage existing ones with a person-centred approach. Collaboration with our Clinical, Scheduling and Service Delivery teams will be crucial to delivering comprehensive care.

In this permanent full-time role, you will have the flexibility to manage your own schedule each week and work from home when you're not on the road visiting customers. While most of your caseload will be located in Hobart and the surrounding suburbs, occasional travel to Northern Tasmania will be required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in community-based case management (desirable)
• Experience with Home Care Packages (desirable)
• Current driver’s licence
• A reliable vehicle with minimum Third Party insurance
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Advocacy skills to ensure clients' needs are met
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams

About KinCare

Our vision is to enable elderly Australians to remain living safely in their homes for as long as they wish by providing them with the care and support they need. For over 30 years we’ve been putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and empowering them to live the life they choose.

What truly sets KinCare apart is our people. Joining our team means embarking on a journey where you'll be continually inspired and challenged. Each day you will be surrounded by passionate, committed colleagues and get to build some meaningful connections. You will also receive the support and training you need for a rewarding long-term career.

As a family-oriented company, we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to ensure our team members thrive personally and professionally.

If this sounds like the role and workplace for you, apply now!

Prior to commencement, every successful candidate must complete a mandatory National Police check, Work Rights check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

For more information, visit www.kincare.com.au or contact our Talent team at [email protected]. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our aged care facility, where you'll provide essential support and companionship to our residents.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The position:

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing competent personal care, support and assistance to all residents under the direction and guidance of the senior clinical team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
• Attend to meal delivery and refreshments as required.
• Record observations on relevant assessment charts and documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the progress notes; and reports such to the EN/RN.
• Check residents daily menu requirements.
• Attend to duties as allocated and or delegated by the RN/EN, including general ward duties.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Relevant Certificate III Qualification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.