Home Care Employee

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Katoomba; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Salary packaging benefits

Mobile phone provided

Uniform supplied

Paid kilometres

Extra day’s annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Heart HQ discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is recruiting a casual Home Care Employee to deliver personalised care and support in clients' homes across the Lower Blue Mountains region, including Springwood, Glenbrook, Hazelbrook, Katoomba and nearby areas.

To be considered, you must hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or equivalent) and have at least 1 year of aged care experience, with a compassionate, reliable approach to helping older people live safely and independently at home.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support required.
• At least 1 year of experience in aged care.
• Able to work with care recipients and maintain independence at home.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance including shopping, meal prep and helping with eating.
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments and errands.
• Social support and activities including outings and events.
• Personal care including showering and bathing, basic self-care duties.
• Domestic assistance and light housekeeping.
• Medication assistance as needed.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Katoomba 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 a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and 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

Do you have a passion for helping older people maintain their independence and quality of life? Join our Home Care team and make a meaningful difference every day by delivering personalised care and support to clients in their own homes.

We are currently recruiting for a casual Home Care Employee. To be successful, you must be available to work flexible shifts and be able to commit to ongoing casual work. Applicants must be be able to cater clients in the Lower Blue Mountains region, including Springwood, Glenbrook, Hazelbrook, Katoomba, and nearby areas. Applicants who live within or near these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent, have at least 1 year of experience in aged care, and demonstrate a caring, reliable, and client-focused approach to supporting older people to live safely and independently at home.

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 (Must Have)
• Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people
• Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance
• 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.