Home Care Employee - Grafton

Whiddon; Grafton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive leave options

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

Fertility leave

Community Service leave

Compassionate leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

Whiddon is seeking a part-time Home Care Worker in Grafton, NSW. You will provide Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care and Medication services to clients in their homes, visiting in Grafton and surrounding areas.

We offer flexible shifts with a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight. A Certificate 3 in aged care (or in progress), current first aid/CPR, and an insured car with a driver's license are required. Applications from across NSW are welcome.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in aged care or related field is required or in progress.
• Current first aid and CPR are required.
• Insured car and driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care and Medication services to clients at home.
• Visit clients in Grafton and surrounding areas.
• Support the independence of older people living at home.

Education

Certificate 3 in aged care

Job description

Job no: 495051
Work type: Part time
Location: Grafton
Categories: Home Care Worker

Getting to know the personalities and life stories of clients is amazing. We will provide you with comprehensive information about them and their needs, and rostering to maintain continuity with them, so you can quickly build rapport and deeper relationships.

You also have a life and responsibilities outside of work though, and we will work with you to agree the shifts that suit you and remain flexible and open-minded for whatever might come up in the future.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our clients and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family Grafton on a part-time basis working at least 20 hours per fortnight, visiting clients in Grafton and surrounding areas.

In this role, you will be providing Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Personal Care and Medication services to clients living in their homes.

You must hold a certificate 3 in aged care or related field (or in the process of obtaining qualification) and current first aid and CPR, an insured car and driver's license.

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance. Options to work different shifts, providing more flexibility to your schedule
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Paid time between clients
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

Support the independence of older people living at home while making a real difference. Grafton Area. Travel time between clients is be paid!

Support the independence of older people living at home while making a real difference. Grafton Area. Travel time between clients is be paid!