Aged Care Worker

IIQAF; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Training opportunities

Multicultural environment

Job summary

IIQAF Group in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Aged Care Worker to provide high-quality personal care, daily living support, companionship and assistance to elderly residents. The role emphasizes dignity, independence and safety within a supportive healthcare team.

The successful candidate will follow individual care plans, assist with mobility and daily activities, and contribute to wellbeing and quality of life while adhering to workplace health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and respectful aged care and personal care to elderly clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Support mobility, transfers, walking, positioning and safe use of mobility aids.
• Assist with meals, hydration and monitoring dietary requirements.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while promoting independence.
• Follow care plans and adapt support to each client's needs and preferences.
• Encourage participation in activities that support wellbeing and quality of life.
• Respond to emergencies or changes in client condition and report promptly.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, nurses and care team members.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Participate in care team meetings, training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Aged Care

Personal Care

Companionship

Care Plans

Confidentiality

Problem Solving

Elderly Care

Emotional Support

Incident Reporting

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Job description

Company: IIQAF Group
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industry: Hospital / Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

Job Summary

IIQAF Group is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused Aged Care Worker to join our healthcare team in Sydney. The successful candidate will provide high-quality personal care, daily living support, companionship, and assistance to elderly residents and clients while promoting their dignity, independence, safety, and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and respectful aged care and personal care to elderly clients and residents.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Support clients with mobility, transfers, walking, positioning, and the safe use of mobility aids.
• Assist with meals, feeding, hydration, and monitoring dietary requirements as directed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while encouraging social interaction and independence.
• Follow individual care plans and provide support according to each client's specific needs and preferences.
• Encourage clients to participate in appropriate activities that support independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, falls, or changes in client condition and report them promptly.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, nurses, healthcare professionals, and other care team members.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Participate in care team meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities when required.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), Certificate IV in Ageing Support, or an equivalent relevant qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience as an Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Personal Care Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Aged Care Support Worker, or Residential Care Worker is preferred.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively with nurses, healthcare professionals, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Physically capable of assisting clients with mobility and performing manual handling tasks safely.
• Strong observation, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, evenings, nights, and public holidays when required.

Required Skills

• Aged Care
• Aged Care Support
• Personal Care
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
• Elderly Care
• Companionship
• Emotional Support
• Care Plans
• Progress NotesIncident Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional healthcare and aged care work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Professional training and learning opportunities
• Supportive and multicultural working environment
• Employee benefits according to company policy and applicable Australian regulations