The Royal Children's Hospital

Home Care Employee - Domestic Assistance - Wyndham

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About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.



We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.



IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the Wyndham area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.


Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.


IRT have multiple permanent part time positions for entry-level candidates (Grade 1 Home Care Employees) and experienced Home Care Employees (Grade 2, 3, & 4B Home Care employees) available.


For this role, we are looking for:

  • Home Care Employee – Grade One - Located in the Wyndham area
  • No Certificate needed but some experience preferred.
  • Monday - Friday. Hours vary between 7am - 5pm

Duties can include:

  • Domestic Assistance ( Cleaning, tidying, organising)
  • Light gardening
  • Cooking & Food Preparation
  • Transports to Appointments and social engagements
  • Providing Companionship
  • Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

To Be Successful You Will Have

  • Full Driver's licence and a fully insured car ( If you have an international licence – we ask that you apply for an Australian licence within 3 months of working with IRT)
  • Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent (A nice to have)
  • Some professional Home Care/ Aged care experience
  • Current First Aid Certificate and CPR ( or willing to obtain)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – A Second Language is a bonus!
  • Resilience and ability to work independently
  • Available to work weekdays
  • A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Benefits for You

  • Paid travel, mileage ($0.99/KM)
  • Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE & training provided
  • Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development – Complete your certificate through us!
  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Annual leave, Sick leave & Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
  • Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs



Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself - Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page

For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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