Compassionate Community Care Worker — Flexible & Impactful

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 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.