Home Care Employee

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Moama; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Salary packaging benefits

Mobile phone

Paid kilometres

Uniform

Extra day annual leave

Ongoing training

LinkedIn training

Career progression

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is seeking caring in-home support workers to help older adults stay independent in Moama and surrounding areas. ThisPermanent part-time role (20 hours per fortnight) offers flexible shifts and close-to-home work in regional NSW/ACT communities.

You will assist with meals, transport, social activities, personal care and domestic tasks, with travel as needed. A minimum of 3 days availability is required, with hours tailored to client needs.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or AIN qualifications) – essential.
• Medication Competency is highly preferred.
• Current driver’s license and car with full comprehensive insurance.
• Willingness to travel using own vehicle.
• Proven Aged Care or NDIS services background.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work independently in homes.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating.
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments and errands.
• Social support and activities, including outings and community events.
• Personal care, dressing, bathing and general self-care duties.
• Domestic assistance and light household tasks.
• Medication assistance where required.

Skills

Compassionate interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or in Individual Support

AIN qualifications

Job description

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

Make a Difference in Your Local Community

We're seeking caring and reliable support workers to help older people stay independent and connected in their own homes across Moama and surrounding areas.

Permanent part-time role (20 hours per fortnight) With potential to increase based on demand and availability

Flexible shifts

Work close to home in regional communities

Rewarding, people-focused role

A minimum of 3 days availability is required, with days and hours tailored to client needs. Join a team that's making a positive impact every day.

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

Someone with Medication Competency is highly preferred

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.