Compassionate Home Care Support Worker - Flexible Hours

Uniting NSW & ACT; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$250 bonus at 6 and 12 months

Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging

U rewards program

Flexible work hours

Fitness Passport

Supportive, inclusive environment

Professional growth opportunities

Purchase of additional leave

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Home Care Worker to support elderly clients in their own homes across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours, travel between visits with allowances, and a focus on enabling independence and improving quality of life.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, meal prep, transport to appointments, personal care and medication support. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care and a valid Australian driving licence are required; prior

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in aged or community care preferred, or a strong desire to begin a career in aged care.

Responsibilities

• Help at home: Assist with housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Transport for wellbeing: Escort clients to appointments, shopping trips, and social activities.
• Personal Care: Support with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, meal assistance, and medication administration.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Home Care Worker to support elderly clients in their own homes across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours, travel between visits with allowances, and a focus on enabling independence and improving quality of life.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, meal prep, transport to appointments, personal care and medication support. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care and a valid Australian driving licence are required; prior