Aged Care Support Worker

Dovida; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Dovida is seeking Caregivers in New South Wales to deliver compassionate, client-centered home care. You’ll assist with daily tasks, provide companionship, and support more complex care in clients’ homes with a focus on kindness and respect.

Ideal candidates will be friendly, patient, and able to build trusting relationships. A laptop/tablet and smartphone are required, along with a valid Australian driver license, car and comprehensive insurance. Permanent or temporary work rights are necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a big heart and be patient and able to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.
• Be personable, compassionate, approachable, and able to build relationships.
• Must be located within desired areas and willing to travel a reasonable distance from client to client.
• Must have a laptop/tablet and mobile smartphone to navigate applications.
• Must have a valid Australian open driver license, access to a reliable car, and have comprehensive car insurance.
• Applicants must have permanent or temporary rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily tasks.
• Deliver more complex care as needed while maintaining respect and dignity.
• Adapt to clients' needs and preferences within their home environment.
• Coordinate travel and access to appointments as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Relationship-building

Communication

Tools

Laptop/Tablet

Smartphone

Job description

As a Caregiver with Dovida, you’ll provide more than just support to your clients – you will become an essential part of their Circle of Care. Whether it’s assisting with daily tasks, offering companionship, or providing more complex care, you will bring kindness, respect and understanding into their home.

WHY BECOME A DOVIDA CAREGIVER?

Casual role with flexible hours paying $43.42+ per hour - no experience necessary!

Comprehensive in-house training program for personal and professional development.

We match you with clients that are near you with a focus on matching people with shared interests, language or hobbies wherever possible

Great role for students looking for flexible hours

ABOUT YOU

Have a big heart, patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.

Be personable, compassionate, approachable, and able to build relationships.

Must be located within desired areas and willing to travel a reasonable distance from client to client.

Must have a laptop/tablet and mobile smart phone to be able to navigate through various applications.

Must have avalid Australian opendriver license, access to a reliable car, and have comprehensive car insurance.

Applicants must have permanent or temporary rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.

ABOUT US

Dovida is a national provider of high-quality, person-centered home care. We provide a range of services including everyday companionship, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping, and social outings.

At Dovida, our mission is to support, empower, and uplift individuals by keeping them at the heart of everything we do and every decision about their care. As a Dovida caregiver, you will bring joy, connection, and support to someone’s life. You’ll be there to help with their needs, celebrate their uniqueness, and brighten their days. This is work with a purpose, where who you are is at the heart of care.