Aged Care Support Worker

Dovida; Dural; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive in-house training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dovida is seeking dedicated Caregivers to support older people and those living with disability in their own homes in the Dural area. You will provide companionship, daily task support, and personal care with kindness and respect.

Join our Circle of Care, receive comprehensive training, flexible day shifts, and a role that makes a real difference in clients’ lives. You’ll travel between client homes within nearby suburbs and build trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have a big heart, patience, and desire to help improve lives of seniors and their families.
• Be personable, compassionate, approachable, and able to build relationships.
• Must be located within Dural, Pennant Hills, and Glenhaven areas and willing to travel between clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily tasks assistance, companionship, and more complex in-home care.
• Bring kindness, respect and understanding into clients' homes.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care

Job description

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

At Dovida, we celebrate what makes you unique and provide the resources you need to grow and thrive.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact in the lives of older people or people living with a disability, we’d love for you to join our Dovida family.

WHY BECOME A DOVIDA CAREGIVER?

• Work locally and get paid higher than award rates.
• A flexible work schedule that enables you to work hours to suit you either during the day, evening, overnight or at weekends.
• Comprehensive in-house training program for personal or professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program available for all our Caregivers

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 our Dural, Pennant Hills, and Glenhaven areas and willing to travel a reasonable distance from client to client.
• Must be available from day shifts during the hours of 8am-4pm Monday/Wednesday and Friday.
• Desirable if you have a cert 3 in Individual Support or Aged Care.
• Desirable if you have had professional or personal experience in aged care or disability.
• Must have a laptop/tablet and mobile smart phone to be able to navigate through various applications.
• Must have avalid Australian opendriver license (no P1 or P2s), access to a reliable car, and have comprehensive car insurance.

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