Home Care Employee - Fairfield

Southern Cross Care Nsw & Act; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal & entertainment benefit

HeartHQ discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Home Care Employee to provide personalised support for older clients in their own homes across Fairfield, Wetherill Park and surrounding suburbs. The role requires at least 12 months' aged care experience and a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.

You will assist with meals, transport, personal care, medication support and domestic tasks, working across at least three weekdays with a minimum 20 hours per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support or equivalent
• At least 12 months' experience in aged care, community care or home care
• Compassionate and client-focused approach empowering older people

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments and activities
• Social support and activities, including outings and community engagement
• Personal care, including showering and bathing
• Domestic assistance and light household cleaning
• Medication assistance

Skills

Compassionate interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Aged/Individual Support

AIN qualifications

Job description

Why join us?

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.

SCC Benefits!

• 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 teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• 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 reliable Part-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

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• 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 (Must Have)
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.
• Time management skills
• 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.