Community Care Worker

Bene Aged Care; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Salary packaging options

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Bene Aged Care is seeking compassionate Community Care Workers to support clients across the North-Eastern suburbs (Bene Padre Pio & Bene Casa). This role requires a minimum availability of 3 days per week in the North-Eastern suburbs, offering consistent, meaningful work within the community.

You will work independently in clients' homes, providing personal care, domestic support, social engagement, and transport to help older people maintain safety, independence, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum availability of 3 days per week in the North-Eastern suburbs.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher.
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Full Australian driver's licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Access to a smart mobile device.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and adapt to individual client needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, and skin checks.
• Provide medication support by prompting, administering, and supervising medications.
• Perform domestic tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction to clients.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and social outings.
• Follow individualised care plans and advocate for client needs and preferences.
• Communicate and document client changes and concerns to the Case Manager.
• Participate in staff training, performance appraisals, and team meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and incident management processes.

Job description

Bene Aged Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Care Workers to support clients across the North-Eastern suburbs (Bene Padre Pio & Bene Casa). This role requires a minimum availability of 3 days per week in the North-Eastern suburbs, offering consistent, meaningful work within the community.

Why Join Bene Aged Care?

• Flexible casual hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and professional development
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Rewarding, meaningful work that creates a genuine impact
• Values-driven, not-for-profit organisation committed to quality care

About Your Role

We are looking for dedicated Community Care Workers to assist clients with personal care, domestic support, social engagement, and transport within their homes. You will work independently in the community, helping older people maintain their safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

• Assist with personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, and skin checks
• Provide medication support by prompting, administering, and supervising medications
• Perform domestic tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation
• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction to clients
• Transport clients to medical appointments and social outings
• Follow individualised care plans and advocate for client needs and preferences
• Communicate and document client changes and concerns to the Case Manager
• Participate in staff training, performance appraisals, and team meetings
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and incident management processes

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Minimum availability of 3 days per week in the North-Eastern suburbs
• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Full Australian driver's licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Access to a smart mobile device
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and adapt to individual client needs

Desirable

• Italian language skills (advantageous, though not essential)

About Bene Aged Care

Bene Aged Care is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older South Australians to live meaningful and dignified lives. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a welcoming and inclusive environment where both clients and staff are truly valued.