Community Care Worker - Personal Carer (Casual)

Northern District Community Health; Kerang; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern District Community Health (NDCH) seeks a casual Community Care Worker - Personal Carer to provide high-quality, person-centred in-home care in Kerang, VIC. Travel to clients' homes delivering personal care and assistance with daily living activities, supporting independence and wellness.

The role requires Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, current First Aid/CPR/Manual Handling/food handling and willingness to work varied hours across the region.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Aged Care/Disability) or equivalent must be held.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, and Food Handling certifications.
• Experience in home care or domestic support is preferred.
• Knowledge of WHS practices and risk management.
• Commitment to Aged Care Quality and Safety standards.
• Strong time management and ability to work varied hours and locations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
• Comfort with digital systems and learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Travel between clients' homes to deliver care and support.
• Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility).
• Support daily living activities (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, shopping, pet care, appointments).
• Promote independence through wellness and regain or maintain independence.
• Encourage clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Provide flexible respite care and community access support.
• Respect clients' cultural and spiritual needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and report changes in condition.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Aged Care/Disability)

Job description

Community Care Worker - Personal Carer (Casual)

Northern District Community Health – Kerang VIC

For over 30 years, Northern District Community Health (NDCH) has supported healthy, inclusive rural communities across all ages. Partnering with health services and government, we provide integrated, accessible care tailored to rural needs.

Our services include medical care, allied health, nursing, mental health, counselling, health promotion, and community programs. We also offer in-home support for older adults to help them age in place and stay connected.

Serving the Gannawarra, Buloke, Loddon Shires, and the Rural City of Swan Hill, NDCH employs over 120 staff and 130 volunteers across towns like Cohuna, Kerang, Boort, and Swan Hill. We offer rewarding careers with a genuine work-life balance for passionate professionals.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role delivers high quality, person-centred personal care and practical support to clients, assisting with daily living activities such as hygiene, grooming, and self-care. The aim is to help clients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes. The role also involves providing time limited, goal-oriented services that align with wellness and supporting clients to regain or maintain their independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel between clients' homes to deliver care and support
• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility)
• Support daily living activities (e.g. cleaning, laundry, meal prep, shopping, pet care, appointments)
• Promote independence through wellness
• Prompt clients to take self-administered medications
• Provide flexible respite care and community access support
• Respect and support clients' individual, cultural, and spiritual needs
• Encourage choice, dignity, and control in daily lifeWork within a multidisciplinary team, reporting changes in client condition as required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (Aged Care/Disability) or equivalent
• Current First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, and Food Handling certification
• Experience in home care or domestic support preferred
• Knowledge of WHS practices and ability to identify and manage risks
• Commitment to Aged Care Quality and Safety standards
• Strong time management and flexibility to work varied hours and locations
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills
• Confident using digital systems and quick to learn new technologies

WHY JOIN US?

At NDCH, we’re more than a workplace, we’re a community committed to healthier, inclusive rural lives. Guided by values like courage and inclusivity, we offer a supportive, flexible environment prioritising well‑being and growth. As a not‑for‑profit, we provide salary packaging, real career opportunities, and meaningful community impact. Here, your voice matters and your work makes a difference.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete mandatory pre‑employment checks (e.g., references, work rights, police, child safety, NDIS checks); appointment depends on results.
• Maintain valid Police, Working with Children, and NDIS checks during employment.
• Provide and keep current professional registrations and driver’s license.
• Disclose any pre‑existing injuries or conditions related to the role.
• NDCH may change the work location based on organisational and client needs.

If you require further information, please see options below:

Contact People & Culture Team on (03) 54510***

Send email to *******@ndch.org.au

Or visit our website www.ndch.org.au

Northern District Community Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.