Home Care Employee

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Fairfield; Remote; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate of pay with shift ...

Salary packaging benefits

Mobile phone

Uniform

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Extra day’s annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is seeking a Part-Time Home Care Employee to provide personalised support in clients' homes across Fairfield, Wetherill Park and surrounding suburbs. The role offers a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, with availability across at least three weekdays and flexible shifts.

To be considered, you will hold a Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support (Ageing), have at least 12 months’ experience in aged care or home care, and demonstrate a caring, professional,

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or equivalent.
• Compassionate interpersonal skills and empathy with older people.
• Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance.
• Willingness to travel regularly using your own vehicle.
• Reliable and trustworthy – depend on you.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven Aged Care or NDIS background.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work remotely in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance, including shopping and meal preparation.
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments.
• Social support and activities with clients.
• Personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Domestic assistance and light housekeeping.
• Medication assistance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Customer service

Driving

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Fairfield NSW

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with acompetitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniformand the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses

Genuine career progression pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and remain connected to their local community? Join our Home Care team and enjoy a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of seniors by providing personalised care and support in their own homes.

We are seeking a compassionate and reliablePart-Time Home Care Employee to provide personalised support that helps our clients remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. This position offers a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, with applicants required to have availability across at least three weekdays and flexibility to work a variety of shifts. The role services clients in Fairfield, Wetherill Park, and surrounding suburbs, so we encourage applications from candidates who live locally and are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

To be considered, you will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or equivalent qualification, have at least 12 months' experience in aged care, community care, or home care, and demonstrate a caring, professional, and client-focused approach that empowers older people to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes.

Your role will include:

Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating

Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments

Social support & activities, including outings and social activities.

Personal care, showering, and bathing, general self-care duties

Domestic assistance, light household cleaning.

Medication assistance

Requirements

Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications (essential)

Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people

Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance (essential)

Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.

Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you.

Ability to work with minimal to no supervision

Proven Aged Care or NDIS services background

Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community.

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.