Home Care Assistant

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well program discounts

Salary packaging

Motor vehicle allowance

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a Home Care Assistant to deliver person-centred, safe in-home support tailored to each client's needs.

The role focuses on empowering independence and self-determination, with compensation for travel between clients and a full toolkit provided. Applicants should hold a Certificate III in a relevant field, have at least 3 months in a personal care role, and possess current First Aid and CPR certificates, a valid driver’s licence, and own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support).
• Minimum of 3 months experience in a personal care role.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
• Current Australian driver's licence (C class) and own vehicle.
• Strong dementia support knowledge and handling challenging behaviours.
• Excellent time management and relationship-building skills.
• Basic cooking abilities and Home Care Packages awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, safe, and effective support tailored to each client's needs.
• Empower clients to maintain independence and self-determination at home.
• Travel between clients with a motor vehicle allowance and travel time; use a full working toolkit.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Client relations

Independent work

Communication

Cooking basics

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Home & Community Care

Tools

First Aid Certification HLTAID011

CPR HLTAID009

Job description

Permanent Full Time Position

76 Hours per fortnight

• Week 1 & Week 2 - Monday to Friday 0800 - 1606

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

• Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded.
• Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing.
• You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

About the role

As a Home Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred, safe, and effective support tailored to each client's unique needs, goals, and preferences. Your primary focus will be empowering clients to maintain their independence and self-determination, enabling them to thrive in the comfort of their own homes.

• A motor vehicle allowance and travel time is payable for travel between clients as well as a full working tool kit, including a mobile phone.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

• Qualifications: Certificate III in a relevant field (Individual Support - Ageing, Aged Care, or Home & Community Care).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 months of demonstrated experience in a personal care role, with the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

• Certifications: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

• Transport: A current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence (C class) and your own registered, fully insured vehicle (essential).

• Clinical Skills: Sound, best-practice personal care skills.

• Specialist Knowledge: A strong understanding of supporting clients living with dementia, including managing challenging behaviours.

• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional time management, organisational skills, and the natural ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.

• Practical Skills: Basic cooking abilities.

• A basic understanding of Home Care Packages (Highly Regarded).

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Applications close:Monday 9th November 2026 at 4pm