Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Feros Care; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to maximise take-home

Travel reimbursement $1.01/km

Superannuation included

NFP salary packaging

EAP / wellbeing support

Job summary

Feros Care is seeking an Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified) in Tweed Heads, NSW. This permanent part-time role offers up to 40 hours per fortnight with opportunities for more hours after probation, at $36.66 per hour plus Super and travel reimbursement of $1.01 per kilometre.

You will provide companionship, personal care, meal prep and mobility support, helping clients maintain wellbeing and independence across their homes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent with transcripts.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Australian working rights and ability to pass a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care including personal care, meals, mobility and daily living support.
• Maintain client wellbeing and dignity while supporting homes with domestic tasks.
• Travel to clients across Tweed Heads region using own vehicle with kilometre reimbursement.

Skills

Valid driver’s licence

Willingness to travel

Experience with older adults

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or aged care

Certificate IV in Individual Support or equivalent

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time position offering up to 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for additional hours following probation
Remuneration: $36.66 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay + $1.01 per kilometre travel reimbursement
Location: Tweed Heads and Surrounding Areas, NSW

Available to work a minimum of 3-4 days per week between 7:00am and 7:00pm

Who Are We?
At Feros Care, our purpose is simple and powerful: supporting people to live healthier, happier, and better-connected lives. As a values-driven not-for-profit, we're proud to be recognised for our innovation, compassion, and commitment to the people and communities we support

We're Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions.

How You'll Support Our Clients

• Build meaningful connections with clients through genuine companionship and person-centred care, providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain their wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life
• Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable by providing domestic assistance. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning kitchens & bathrooms, and general household tidying
• Enjoy the freedom and variety of a community-based role, using your own vehicle to support clients in their homes across the Tweed Heads region, with $1.01/km travel reimbursement on top of your hourly rate

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A valid driver's licence, reliable and insured vehicle, and a willingness to travel up to 45-60 minutes across your local community
• Experience supporting older adults to live independently and confidently in their own homes
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent (with transcripts) and current First Aid Certificate
• Australian working rights, and ability to complete a Nationally Coordinated Police Check
• COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable)

Why You'll Love Working at Feros Care
At Feros Care, we put our people first. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that values wellbeing, growth and work-life balance:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Make your leave go further with 17.5% annual leave loading and Cultural Leave Days (eligible employees)
• Look after your wellbeing with confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing perks via our ForME platform, including financial tools and exclusive discounts
• Save on health and fitness, with Medibank employee discounts and Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Be rewarded for referrals with a $200 bonus for every successful referral

Feros Care values individuality and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, we're here to help!
Please contact Kim Price on 0428 691 *** or **************@feroscare.com.au