Aged & Disabled Carer

Hikma House; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikma House in Melbourne seeks a compassionate Aged & Disabled Carer to support elderly and disabled clients with daily activities, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

In this full-time permanent role (38 hours per week), you will provide personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, and social support within person-centred care plans, including live-in care if required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III with 2 years on-the-job training or Certificate IV in Individual Support/Disability Support.
• 1–2 years full-time experience in aged care, disability or community support.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills to communicate with participants, families and management.
• Friendly, autonomous and able to work with initiative; able to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Assist with mobility and transfers and navigate home or community environments safely.
• Daily living tasks: housekeeping and maintaining a tidy living environment.
• Medication reminders and simple wound care under supervision; report changes in health or behaviour.
• Run errands and accompany clients to social activities and appointments.
• Support adults or children with complex needs or behaviours; live-in care if required.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding according to dietary requirements.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Physical fitness

Grooming/Professionalism

Education

AQF Certificate III

Certificate IV in Individual Support

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (38 hours per week)

Salary: $79,500 per annum + superannuation

About Us

We’re Hikma House, a registered NDIS service provider passionate about making a real difference to as many NDIS participants as possible. We’re Hikma House, a registered NDIS service provider passionate about making a real difference to as many NDIS participants as possible. We understand that everyone has their own personal challenges, which is why we don’t take a one size fits all approach.

We place our NDIS participants at the center of every single thing that we do and ensure that the best possible options are provided to them. Whether this be general support regarding the NDIS, short term accommodation or supported independent living, we strive to deliver the most beneficial service possible.

The Role

We are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and skilled Aged & Disabled Carer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential support to elderly and disabled individuals, assisting them with daily activities to enhance their quality of life, independence, and well-being. You will work within a lifestyle planning process, ensuring clients receive person-centred care that respects their dignity and choices.

Key

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities (Duties)

• Personal Care: Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, always ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Mobility Support: Assist clients with their mobility, including transfers (e.g., bed to chair) and navigating their home or community environments safely.
• Daily Living Assistance: Perform housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, cleaning, and maintaining a tidy living environment.
• Medication & Health: Assist with medication reminders and simple wound care management under supervision (where required); identify and report changes in client health or behaviour.
• Errands: Conduct shopping and run errands on behalf of the client to assist in managing their daily responsibilities.
• Complex Care: Provide support to adults or children with complex needs, including challenging behaviours or specific medical requirements.
• Live-in Care: Be available to live with the person requiring care if the specific shift arrangement requires it.

• Nutrition: Prepare nutritious meals for clients in accordance with their dietary requirements and preferences; assist with feeding where necessary.
• Social & Emotional Support: Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support to promote mental well-being; arrange and accompany clients to social activities and community engagements.

Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, you must be qualified and competent in all aspects of direct care.

Skill & Experience

Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, you must be qualified and competent in all aspects of direct care.

• Qualifications: Minimum AQF Certificate III including 2 Years of On job training, or Certificate IV in Individual Support/Disability Support (or equivalent overseas qualification AQF Level 4 in Aged Care).
• Experience: At least 1-2 years of relevant full-time experience in an aged care, disability, or community support setting.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with participants, families, and the service manager.
• Personal Attributes: A friendly personality, positive attitude, good grooming, and a demonstrated ability to work autonomously using initiative.
• Physical Capability: Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position (e.g., manual handling).