Home Care Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fr]

Employee Discounts

6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount

Referral App

Internal Job Board

Opportunities for extra annual leave

Pastoral Care Support

Free annual Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland in Caloundra is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to provide regular in-home support and daily living assistance to clients in the community. You will help with personal care, medication assistance, light domestic duties, and transport to appointments while promoting independence and dignity.

Join a Not‑For‑Profit home and community service that values teamwork, strong communication, and client‑centred care; a current police check, valid licence, and First

Qualifications

• Certificate III in inidividual support (or equivalent) required.
• Current National Police Certificate or equivalent background check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transport.
• Good communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, daily living assistance and support to maintain independence at home.
• Assist with medication administration within competency and prescription guidelines.
• Assist with transportation and accompany clients to appointments as required.
• Perform light domestic duties and meal preparation to maintain a safe home environment.
• Support clients to meet social needs and follow care plans as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

First Aid & CPR Certification

National Police Certificate

Driver's Licence

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Caloundra QLD

About the role:

Create special, rewarding relationships by providing regular support and living assistance to those in need within the community!

Our Home and Community Service is seeking a dedicated Home Care Worker to join our team.

Some suburbs of travel required in this role:

In this role, you will offer essential assistance to clients, aiding them in daily tasks to maintain independence and comfort at home. Your responsibilities will include personal care, medication assistance, transportation, domestic duties, and assisting clients to meet social needs.

• Performs a range of activities of daily living which may include but is not limited to hygiene, dressing and grooming, shopping, transport and respite in line with the prescribed care plan.
• Completes domestic duties of a routine nature within the client's home to assist in the provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment which may include cooking and preparing meals.
• Supports clients to meet their social needs.
• Follows work plan/schedule and prioritise key tasks.
• Assists in administering medication within the scope of the role and as deemed competent.
• Produces accurate written information using forms, log books and templates appropriate to the task.

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and contribute to a positive, client-focused culture.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and sensitively with a range of clients, including those with challenging behaviours, or clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work activities and schedules to meet established deadlines and achieve high quality work outcomes.
• Sound verbal and written communication abilities, including the ability to understand instructions, read and navigate road maps, comprehend care plans and communicate clearly and professionally with both clients and staff.
• Sound computer skills.

Role requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Services or equivalent
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• 12% Super.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.