Flexible Part-Time Elderly Home Care Assistant

Uniting; South Lismore; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 bonus at 6 and 12 months

Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging

Access to Fitness Passport

Flexible work hours

Purchase of additional leave

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Home Care Worker in Goonellabah to provide essential in-home care for elderly clients. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours from Monday to Friday, empowering clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life in their own homes.

You will assist with daily tasks, accompany clients on activities, and support personal care with empathy and professionalism in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in aged or community care is preferred, or a strong desire to begin a career in aged care.
• Empathetic and resourceful, embodying Uniting’s values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.
• Flexibility to accommodate the evolving needs and schedules of our clients.
• A provisional or full Australian driving license and access to a comprehensively insured, reliable vehicle.

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

Empathetic

Flexible

Compassionate

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Uniting is seeking a Home Care Worker in Goonellabah to provide essential in-home care for elderly clients. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours from Monday to Friday, empowering clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life in their own homes.

You will assist with daily tasks, accompany clients on activities, and support personal care with empathy and professionalism in a community-focused setting.