Home Care Support Worker | Randwick

Care Connect; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training and development

Wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Care Connect is seeking Home Care Support Workers to help Australians stay independent and connected at home across Randwick and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible shifts, ongoing training, and a range of wellbeing benefits through an employee program.

The successful candidate will provide domestic and personal care, meal support, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and social companionship, contributing to a trusted community service with over 30 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening are essential.
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry.
• Deliver personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with meal preparation and shopping.
• Provide medication reminders and ensure safety.
• Assist with mobility and community access.
• Provide social support and companionship.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Compassionate care

Time management

Independence

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Aged Care

Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day in Your Local Community

Care Connect is seeking compassionate and reliable Home Care Support Workers to support Australians to remain independent, safe and connected in their own homes across Randwick and surrounding areas.

Why Join Care Connect?

• Casual and Permanent Part-Time opportunities available
• Flexible shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits
• Fitness Passport membership with access to hundreds of gyms and fitness centres
• Join a trusted Not-For-Profit organisation with over 30 years of community care experience

Before You Apply

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Availability to work at least three weekdays (Monday to Friday)
• Ability to independently travel between clients'throughout North Sydney & Sydney CBD (No Car Required)

About the Role

As a Home Care Support Worker, you'll help Australians maintain their independence and quality of life by providing:

• Domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry
• Personal care and hygiene support
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance
• Medication reminders
• Mobility support and community access
• Social support and companionship

Most importantly, you'll build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking people with a positive attitude, a caring nature and a genuine passion for helping others.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• A compassionate and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

Our ideal candidate will hold one of the following:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care; OR
• Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing (including students who have successfully completed their first year of study)
• Candidates without relevant qualifications must have at least three months of paid care work experience to be considered.

In addition, you'll need:

• First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check (we can assist successful candidates with obtaining a Police Check)

Candidates who speak additional languages are strongly encouraged to apply

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, mature-aged workers and people living with disability