Home Care Assistant

Mareeba Aged Care; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 living,

$2,650 meals/holidays

Job summary

Respect is seeking Home Care Assistants in Hamilton, Victoria, to deliver person-centred support in clients’ own homes. You will assist with daily living, personal care, meals, transport, and social engagement, helping clients maintain independence and safety within familiar surroundings.

The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care or related field, current First Aid, a valid driver’s license, and access to a registered vehicle. Salary packaging benefits are available to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and compassionate communication with clients and families.
• Ability to work independently in home settings and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance in clients' homes.
• Support independence and wellbeing through activity and social engagement.
• Assist with mobility, mobility aids, meal preparation, errands, and transport to appointments.
• Record observations and report changes to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain respectful boundaries and accurate documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Mobility assistance

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability

Job description

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our clients, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Working in home care is more than just a job — it’s the chance to make a real difference in someone’s everyday life. At Respect, our Independence at Home services help older Australians remain safe, comfortable, and connected in the place they value most — their own home. You’ll build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with participants and their families, tailoring support to individual needs while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. From assisting with daily living and social engagement to supporting clinical and nursing care, every interaction matters. Join a compassionate, reliable team where your work truly impacts lives and every day feels purposeful.

We are seeking reliable and compassionate Home Care Assistants to deliver person-centred support to clients in their own homes as our services continue to grow.

This position is based in Hamilton, Victoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support across the Hamilton region and must have the flexibility to meet the needs of our clients as required.

Days of work will be Monday, Thursday and Friday, plus every fourth weekend.

In this role, you will support clients to maintain their independence and live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with domestic tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and transporting clients to appointments and community activities.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, or a related qualification, along with a current First Aid Certificate, valid driver's licence, and access to a registered and insured vehicle.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and enjoy building genuine connections while working independently, we'd love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Home Care Assistant you will:

• Support clients to achieve and maintain wellbeing and independence, delivering care in line with individual care plans, goals, and service plans.
• Provide direct personal care assistance, including bathing, hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility support, lifting, meal preparation, and fitting of aids as required.
• Undertake domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, food preparation, and shopping, ensuring a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Offer social support and transport services to enable clients to participate in community life, attend appointments, and maintain social connections.
• Monitor client health and wellbeing, including medication where trained and competent, and promptly report any changes in condition, behaviour, or environment to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships with clients, ensuring appropriate boundaries, accurate documentation, and a positive representation of Respect in the community, while supporting reablement and independence.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, or equivalent, and a current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Be physically able to perform role responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Maintain First Aid certification (within 3 years), driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and comprehensive work-use vehicle insurance.
• Comply with mandatory vaccinations, including COVID-19 (and ideally flu).
• Demonstrate relevant community care experience, such as home care, personal care, or disability support work.
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care