Home Care Assistant

Mareeba Aged Care; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Home Care Assistant in Benalla, VIC to provide person-centred support in clients’ homes. You will build meaningful relationships, tailor care to individual needs, and promote independence, dignity and wellbeing through daily living support and clinical assistance as required.

The role is part-time, based in Benalla (Hume region), with shifts Tue and Wed 8:00am–3:00pm, and potential for extra days in the future.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, or equivalent, and a current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Be physically capable to perform role responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Maintain First Aid certification, driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve wellbeing and independence following individual care plans and service plans.
• Provide direct personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, mobility, meal prep, and use of aids as required.
• Undertake domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, and shopping to maintain a safe home environment.
• Offer transport services and social support to help clients participate in community life and attend appointments.

Skills

Physically fit

Empathy

Community care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Driver’s license

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 a reliable and compassionate Home Care Assistant to join our growing team and provide person‑centred support to clients in their own homes.

This is a part‑time position based in Benalla, VIC (Hume region), supporting the growing demand for services in the local community. You will be available to work Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the potential to add Thursdays and additional days in the future. Availability is required between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

In this role, you’ll support clients to maintain their independence and live safely and comfortably at home. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and domestic assistance, shopping, and transporting clients to appointments and community activities.

To be successful, you will 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, enjoy building genuine connections and value the opportunity to work independently in the community, 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