Care Attendant (ACT)

HenderCare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HenderCare is seeking a Casual Personal Care Worker to support Aged Care & Disability clients in community settings across the ACT. The role involves attending multiple clients’ homes and delivering care in short shifts (1–3 hours per client), with a focus on promoting independence and client wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have a Disability or Aged Care qualification (Cert III/IV), Australian driver’s license, access to a car, and must pass pre-employment checks including National

Qualifications

• Assisting with personal care e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing.
• Providing support to access appointments and activities.
• Assisting with domestic tasks such as cleaning and laundry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks as required in clients' homes.
• Support clients to access appointments and activities and report progress.
• Provide light domestic assistance and maintain home environments.

Skills

Personal care

Client support

Domestic assistance

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care

Job description

The Opportunity

HenderCare is regularly seeking an experienced Personal Care Worker to join our team on a casual basis to support our Aged Care & Disability clients in the community with their homes across ACT . The ideal candidate will be required to attend multiple clients homes and excel in handling short shifts (1-3 hours per client).

About the Role

As a casual Personal Care Worker, you will aim to maximise the service recipients' independence by addressing their individual needs, building positive home environments and relationships, making a meaningful impact on the lives we support. The main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Assisting with personal care (e.g., bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, medication management, bed transfers, etc.).
• Supporting service recipients in accessing appointments or recreational activities, and monitoring and reporting on progress, health, and other issues.
• Assisting with domestic assistance (e.g., vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathroom and toilet, damp dusting, laundry, light domestic duties).

About You

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must have your own reliable smartphone to access AlayaCare App
• Must have a minimum qualification in Disability or Aged Care (Cert III/IV)
• Must have an Australian driver's license, your own car, comprehensive insurance
• Current National Police Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee Type)
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate
• Current Manual Handling (HLTWHS005) Certificate
• Previous experience providing personal care, community access, and domestic assistance

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

So why choose HenderCare?

Make a Real Impact: Every role at HenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support

Grow your career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.

Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.

Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.

• Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and an amazing Employee Assistant Program to support your well-being in the role.

At HenderCare, we don't just fill roles—we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.