Community Care Worker (West/South)

Bene Aged Care; City of Marion; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible casual hours

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Bene Aged Care is seeking compassionate Community Care Workers to support clients in their homes across the Western and Southern suburbs. This not-for-profit, values-driven organisation offers flexible casual hours, salary packaging, and a supportive team to help older South Australians maintain independence and a high quality of life.

Join a values-driven team committed to meaningful, community-based care and ongoing training while making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including showering, grooming, dressing.
• 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.
• Transport clients to appointments and social outings.
• Follow care plans and advocate for client needs and preferences.
• Communicate and document client changes and concerns to the Case Manager.
• Participate in staff training, appraisals and team meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and incident management.

Skills

Personal care

Medication support

Domestic tasks

Companionship

Transportation

Care plan adherence

Documentation

Team collaboration

Training participation

Quality improvement

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Mobile device proficiency

Job description

• Values-driven not-for-profit organisation

Bene Aged Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Care Workers to support clients across the Western and Southern suburbs. This role requires a minimum availability of 3 days per week, offering consistent and meaningful work in the community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive team while making a real difference in the lives of older South Australians.

Why Join Bene Aged Care

• Flexible casual hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Rewarding, meaningful work that makes a real difference
• Values-driven not-for-profit organisation

About Your Role

We're looking for dedicated Community Care Workers to assist clients with personal care, domestic support, social engagement and transport in their homes. You'll work independently in the community, helping older people maintain their safety, independence and 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
• Transport clients to appointments and social outings
• Follow care plans and advocate for client needs and preferences
• Communicate and document client changes and concerns to the Case Manager
• Participate in staff training, appraisals and team meetings
• Contribute to quality improvement and incident management

What You'll Bring

Essential

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

Desirable

• Italian language skills (advantageous, 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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.