Immediate opportuntity in Pelican Waters. Join the Weejah network now!

Must be able to work short shifts across the week and weekend.

Weejah is a network of independent carers and members. Our platform allows you to deliver in-home non-clinical support to a diverse range of members as an independent support worker.

About us

Weejah is seeking a diverse range of passionate carers to support the aged and vulnerable. We’re looking for passionate people who share our vision of quality care that benefits members and carers to create a world where services across aged, disability, indigenous and veterans care is frictionless and therefore easier for all.
Our platform matches carers with members to ensure both groups of needs can be met. Weejah presents a new way of connecting those who can offer support to those with needs.

About the Opportunity:

Carers support people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes and, most importantly, to maintain social interaction. You will be responsible for providing person centred support to the elderly and vulnerable. This opportunity allows you to flex with your work requirements.

Key services you will be able to provide with this opportunity:

• Undertaking domestic assistance, which may include cleaning, light housework and laundry assistance.
• Providing social support and transportation, assisting members to participate in their community and attend appointments.
• Shopping companionship/support
• Providing support in the kitchen through light meal preparation

Benefits and culture:

At Weejah we believe in collaborative and ethical relationships. Hence this opportunity is designed as much around you as it is around members. This means you can expect to:

• Enhance and develop your elder support skills.
• Gain a sense of self-worth and meaningfulness, working with the vulnerable.
• Enjoy location-based job recommendations (based on your location).
• Earn and work to suit your lifestyle needs.
• Utilise our platform and app to manage schedules, payments and communication.

Location:

Your work location will generally be up to you as you will be able to choose how far you would like to travel to undertake support for members. This immeditate need is in Pelican Waters.

Required:

• Right to work in Australia
• ABN
• Possess or be willing to obtain prior to starting, an Australian National Criminal Check and Working with Children's check.
• Your own reliable and fully insured vehicle
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid Certificate
• Access to and ability to use a smart phone & internet

• Have a professional approach, be accountable, reliable, compassionate and highly motivated
• Passionate about providing care to the elderly and those living with a disability
• Be cheerful and have excellent communication skill

Preferred:

• Possess or be willing to obtain if selected, an Aged Care Certificate- Level 3, or equivalent
• 6-12 months experience working in an aged care or home care setting

If this sounds like you, apply now! We'd love to hear from you.

Contract length: 12 months

Application Deadline: 01/04/2021

Expected Start Date: 02/04/2021

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $30.00 – $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Flexible hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend

Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Preferred)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitising, disinfecting or cleaning procedures in place