Community Support Worker - In Home Aged Care

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% Super

Km Reimburse 0.92/km

Paid travel time

Annual leave & sick leave

Long service leave

Salary packaging

Certificate 3 in Aged Care & CPR

Visit same clients weekly

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist our aged care clients at home across select Brisbane service areas. You will help clients maintain independence with daily activities and basic personal care after training, in a supportive team environment.

Flexible start and finish times allow you to choose 3–5 days per week; no prior experience required as training is provided. Join a values-driven not-for-profit organisation that supports career growth and community

Qualifications

• Australian driver’s licence and a reliable insured motor vehicle are essential.
• Reliability and compassion for the elderly.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is advantageous; traineeship available.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality personalised home care to clients, helping them live independently at home.
• Assist with general household tasks (cleaning, ironing, laundry, meal prep).
• Provide personal care (dressing, grooming, showering) after training.
• Offer social support and respite services.
• Provide transport to appointments and shopping.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Strong communication

Compassion for elderly

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Community Support Worker - In Home Aged Care

• Generous New Pay Rates! $29.71 - $33.51 per hour + Super
• Flexible start & finish times - choose your own hours!
• Significant training & support provided No experience needed!

The Position:

We are currently recruiting passionate and caring individuals who are looking to make a difference in our Aged Care clients lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible.

You do not need to have any previous experience to apply for this role, we will teach you everything!

The following locations we have available for servicing across Sydney:

• Lower North Shore (Mosman to Killara to Hornsby)
• Northern Beaches (Newport to Manly)
• Parramatta to Kellyville to Blacktown
• Ryde & surrounds
• Mosman to Riverview

You will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday (Preferably 3-5 days)

About the Role:

Provide quality personalised care to our valued aged care clients in their own homes through services such as:

• General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning bathroom & kitchen, changing beds, hanging up washing etc
• Personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming and toileting (once trained)
• Meal preparation
• Social Support
• Respite
• Transport to appointments and shopping etc

Requirements for the role:

• An Australian driver's licence and a reliable insured motor vehicle isessential
• Reliability and compassion for the elderly
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent -advantage but not essential, you can complete this through our traineeship program
• Previous experience as a Home Care Worker will be highly regarded but not required
• Evidence ofCovid vaccinations

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly rate + 11% Super + Km Reimburse (92 cents per KM) + Paid travel time
• Access to annual leave, sick leave & long service leaveAccess to Not For Profit Salary packaging (Tax benefits that increase your take home pay)
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care & Individual Support & First Aid & CPR certificates at no cost to you!
• Values-based organisation, we employ people of all faiths
• Visit the same clients each week
• Work independently with team support
• Access to Fitness Passport

About us:

Catholic Healthcare promotes the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities across residential aged care, home and community services and retirement living across NSWand SE QLD. Our values of Courage, Compassion and Integrity sit at the core of everything we do.

So, if youre looking for a role where you can make a positive & rewarding impact in a great organisation like ours, then wed love to hear from you.