Onboarding requirements for working with Aged Care Members

Social Carers are able to decide the type of Member they would like to work with and what services they would like to provide. This article contains information regarding Like Family's onboarding requirements to work with Aged Care Members.

Members who are elderly and ageing use Like Family Social Carers for a number of support services. From basic housekeeping and domestic duties, to companionship and community access, the services that Social Carers are able to provide to our ageing Members are as varied as they are important.

If you are interested in working with the elderly on the Like Family platform, you must meet the following onboarding requirements.

Domestic Assistance and Cleaning

Many elderly Members are seeking support with basic housekeeping and cleaning tasks, usually due to reduced mobility. These services are strictly domestic cleaning and may require:

• Vacuuming, mopping, and sweeping
• Wiping down surfaces
• Washing and hanging out laundry
• Changing bed linen
• Cleaning areas such as living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens
• Cleaning wet areas such as bathrooms and toilets

If you are interested in these frequently available shifts, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• 100 points of ID and the right to work in Australia
• An ABN
• 3 references
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Certificate of completion for the COVID-19 Infection Control module
• a Police Check OR NDIS Worker Screening Check

Companionship, Social Support and Community Access

These services involve interacting with elderly clients and helping them to maintain their independence and access their community. Services may include:

• Keeping them company at home
• Taking them on outings
• Helping them run errands
• Accompanying them to appointments and events
• Meal preparation and cooking

If you are interested in these Activities, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• ALL requirements listed above, under Domestic Assistance and Cleaning, which are
  • 100 points of ID and the right to work in Australia
  • An ABN
  • 3 references
  • COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Certificate of completion for the COVID-19 Infection Control module
  • a Police Check OR NDIS Worker Screening Check

• AND successful completion of the Like Family Induction

If you wish to provide transport services to these Members, you will also need to provide:

• A copy of your driver licence
• The registration details of any vehicle you may use when providing these services

What is the Like Family Induction?

The Like Family induction is an online Zoom call that functions as a group interview. Attendees are assessed using case studies and quiz questions to determine whether they have the skills necessary to provide social support services to Like Family Members. It is not required if you only wish to provide domestic assistance to Aged Care Members. See what's required for a Like Family induction.