Who we are

At Comlink Australia, our vision is to be Australia’s most trusted home and community care provider. To do this, we deliver bespoke services, supporting clients to live and age well in their own homes and communities. For more than 35 years, we have recognised and celebrated our people as our greatest asset; and because of this, our people love working for Comlink Australia.

We empower our people to enrich the lives of our clients every day. If you are seeking a more meaningful career, this is for you!

Why choose us?  

• Attractive salary and salary packaging opportunities;
• Reward & recognition programs, health & wellbeing initiatives
• Pathways to success and career progression through learning and development.

About the role

We are seeking both Personal & Domestic Care Assistants who are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in home care for our valued clients. Key responsibilities include:

Personal Care Assistant:

• Provide consumer directed care services to clients as prescribed in the clients care plan;
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers, along with other ADL activities to help maintain an independent lifestyle;
• Assist clients with general domestic duties as prescribed in the clients’ care plan;
• Actively participate in care plan development to ensure the clients ever changing needs are being met;
• Recognising and responding to change in a clients’ condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required; and
• Ensuring clients’ are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence.

Domestic Care Assistant:

• Assist clients with general domestic duties as prescribed in the clients’ care plan;
• Assist clients with food preparation and cooking of meals;
• Ensure clients home is hygienic and a safe environment that supports the promotion of independence;
• Recognising and responding to change in a clients’ condition, as well as documenting and communicating this information as required; and
• Ensuring clients’ are treated with dignity and respect and supported to exercise choice and independence.

What else you need to know:

• Casual basis;
• Company vehicles can be utilised, however you will need to use your own vehicle in instances where none are available; 
• Kilometre-reimbursement offered for use of own vehicle; and
• Based in Bundaberg.

Selection Criteria

The successful person for this position MUST have:

• Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. individual support, aged care, community services (not required for DCA);
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in the Home Care sector, particularly with Home Care Packages and CHSP funded care services (not required for DCA);
• Willingness to undertake domestic care duties as part of their role;
• Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry; and
• The commitment to represent Comlink Australia with pride and help make lives better.

You must also have:

• Current open Drivers Licence;
• A comprehensively insured, reliable car (for use when work vehicle not available);
• A current First Aid & CPR certificate;
• Current Influenza and COVID vaccinations (condition of employment);
• Willingness to obtain Disability Worker Screening and Working with Children Check; and
• Willingness to obtain a QLD Restricted Driver’s Authority.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA WHEN APPLYING

If you meet the criteria and think you ready to step into your purpose, apply today! 

Applications close 31st August 2022.

We also want you to know:

Comlink Australia supports an equal employment opportunity culture where diversity is valued and celebrated. We welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds, the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community, as well as people with disabilities. We encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace, accept cultural differences and promote understanding of different cultures to foster mutual respect.