Home Care Support Worker (Immediate Start)

Healthcare Australia; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Free uniform

Easy shifts app

Competitive pay

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking compassionate Home Care Support Workers to assist elderly clients in the Central Coast North area, including Watanobbi, Hamlyn Terrace, Toukley and nearby towns. You will help with daily living activities, meal prep, personal care and social engagement, enabling clients to remain at home.

Applicants should have PSW/AIN qualifications or be willing to obtain Cert III, with reliable transport, a current First Aid/CPR certificate, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the elderly.
• PSW/AIN qualification preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Valid AU Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle; KM’s paid.

Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic duties and household chores (washing, ironing, vacuuming).
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Support social engagement and community participation.
• Provide personal care as needed.

Skills

PSW/AIN qualification

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Social support

Education

Cert III or higher

Job description

About you

We are seeking kind, patient, empathetic individuals to join our Home Care Support Worker team in the Watanobbi, Hamlyn Terrace, Toukley, Blue Haven and nearby areas that make up Central Coast North.

The successful applicant understands that their ability to be consistent in their shifts has a huge impact on their clients, who have spent their lives contributing to our community.

Applicants with a Personal Support Worker level qualification (PSW/AIN), who can aid clients with their Activities of Daily Living such as feeds, showering and toileting will be looked on favourably.

We also have opportunities for those who take pride and joy in giving back to the elderly of our community by assisting with Personal Care, Domestic and Social Support Work including cleaning, cooking, transporting and accompanying/assisting clients to social events and appointments.

Are you available to pick up Monday–Friday shifts between 9am and 5pm?

About Us

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a National organisation that provides a variety of direct and indirect (Agency) services to the Healthcare Sector. Weare currently experiencing high demand for our Home Care (Aged in the Home) services in the Central Coast North area and are looking for passionate and caring people to join our team to deliver these services.

About The Role

Successful applicants will be working with our elderly customers with the goal to help them remain in their own homes for as long as possible and live a fulfilling life independently. Support may include assistance with Daily living, such as domestic support, meal preparations, personal care, and/or community access and participation.

• Assisting with domestic duties and household chores including washing, ironing, vacuuming, dusting
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals
• Assisting with social support and encouraging engagement in social activities
• Assisting with Personal care

What’s on offer

• Potential to evolve into a permanent part time position
• Free Training and development opportunities!
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunities to develop skills to support clients
• Free uniform
• Easy App for managing your shifts and submitting timesheets
• Competitive rates of pay

To be considered

• Experience supporting the elderly
• Cert III + desirable
• 6+ Months sector experience
• Valid AU Drivers Licence, either Green P Plates or Full License
• Must have reliable vehicle to transport between customer locations and have or be willing to obtain full comprehensive insurance (KM’s are paid)
• Be able to supply a Police Check no older than six months
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Willingness to accept shifts in Port Macquarie desirable

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates with be contacted.