Community Worker - Hunter

Catholic Healthcare; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Paid travel time

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

Additional week of leave

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking caring Home Care Assistants to support older people living at home around Belmont and surrounds. You will assist with daily tasks, transport to appointments, meal preparation and social or personal care in a respectful, patient, and safety‑minded manner.

This permanent part-time or casual role offers an increased hourly rate from July 1st ($34.50–$48.75) plus superannuation and km reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centered care for older adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable team player with a safety‑minded approach.
• Australian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check.
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (traineeship available).

Responsibilities

• Assist with general household tasks (vacuuming, mopping, cleaning, laundry).
• Provide transport to appointments and shopping.
• Prepare meals suitable for residents.
• Offer social support or respite for carers.
• Assist with personal care if trained or qualified.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliable team player

Workplace safety awareness

Australian driver’s licence

Police Check willingness

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

• Location - Belmont and Surrounds
• Permanent Part Time/casual
• Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11per km)
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our AgedCare clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around Belmont, and surrounding areas will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm. (Preferably 3-5 days)

Day to day role looks like:

• General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing
• Transport to appointments and shopping
• Meal preparation
• Social Support or Respite for family/carers
• Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• Good communication skills
• A reliable team player
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• An Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11per Km) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.