Home Care Employee - Fairfield

Southern Crosscare Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal & entertainment benefit

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance discount

Wellbeing programs

Extra day leave at Christmas

Training & development

LinkedIn Training access

Career progression paths

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Part-Time Home Care Employee to provide personalised support in clients' homes, helping them stay independent and connected with their local community. The role offers meaningful work delivering tailored care with compassion.

The position requires a Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support (or equivalent), at least 12 months' experience in aged, community or home care, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with respect for older people.
• Current driver's license and access to a vehicle for client visits.
• Willingness to travel locally and work across several suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance, shopping support, and help with eating.
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments and activities.
• Social support and participation in community activities.
• Personal care, showering and self-care tasks as needed.
• Domestic assistance and light housekeeping.
• Medication assistance as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Car with full insurance

Willingness to travel

Independent worker

NDIS background

Education

Certificate III in Aged/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 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

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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
• 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.