Australian care worker/assistant London, England
Job description
About us
Our client is a leading provider of high quality Aged Care in Western Australia, one of the sunniest places in the world, with an exceptional outdoors lifestyle. Our client supports and encourages ongoing professional development and actively nurtures the progress of its entire workforce, ensuring that employees experience a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. Our client is able to offer sponsorship and a pathway to Australian permanent residence to dedicated, experienced and compassionate aged care workers and their families.
The ideal candidate for this position should have experience working in an aged care establishment and possess a Certificate III in Aged Care (or an equivalent qualification from overseas) or higher. Candidates should demonstrate compassion and empathy towards the elderly and have the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Being proactive, organised, and efficient in managing time in important. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently manage unexpected or emergency situations is critical. A positive and friendly personality, along with a genuine and demonstrated passion for assisting residents to maintain their quality of life is vital.
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
- A Certificate III in Aged Care (or higher) or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Work experience in aged care or disability care (desirable)
- Genuine empathy and compassion towards the elderly
- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
- Good English communication skills
- A clean police record
- COVID and flu vaccinations
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 8008
