Compassionate Home Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Driving

Comlink Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential to transition into a perman­

Matched voluntary super contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Comlink Australia is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented home helper to support older people in their own homes across Cairns. You’ll handle housekeeping, meals, shopping tasks and gentle transport, delivering care with warmth and reliability.

Casual hours offer flexibility, with the potential to progress to a permanent role. A current driver license and a clean traffic history are required, along with First Aid & CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Experience doing domestic duties to a high standard.
• Genuine empathy and clear communication with older people.
• A current driver licence and a registered, insured vehicle to use for business purposes (kilometre reimbursement offered)
• A satisfactory traffic history and First Aid & CPR certificate will be required

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, dust and clean the home to the client’s preferred standards.
• Prepare meals and pick up basic groceries when asked.
• Drive clients to appointments and places that matter.
• Notice changes in eating, moving or feeling and report to the Team Manager within 24 hours.
• Follow care plans, keep notes, and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctual

Empathy

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

First Aid & CPR certificate

Job description

Comlink Australia is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented home helper to support older people in their own homes across Cairns. You’ll handle housekeeping, meals, shopping tasks and gentle transport, delivering care with warmth and reliability.

Casual hours offer flexibility, with the potential to progress to a permanent role. A current driver license and a clean traffic history are required, along with First Aid & CPR certification.