Home Care Employee - Fairfield

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal & entertainment benefit package

Heart HQ discounts

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Extra day’s annual leave

Training and development

LinkedIn Training

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT invites applications for a compassionate Home Care role in Merrylands NSW. The position focuses on providing personalised in-home support to help older people live independently and stay connected to their community.

The role is part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight and availability across at least three weekdays. Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Ageing, Aged Care or equivalent and have at least 12 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Ageing, Aged Care, or equivalent
• At least 12 months' experience in aged care, community care, or home care
• Caring, professional and client-focused approach enabling independence at home

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Client-focused

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Merrylands 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.