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 Shoalhaven South 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 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 - 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮.
- 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲
- 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟳𝗮𝗺 - 𝟱𝗽𝗺.

Duties can include:

- Personal Care / Showering
- 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
- At least 500 hours of 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!