Home Care Worker

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Home Care Worker to help older people stay independent at home across Toowoomba. You’ll provide practical support, maintain dignity and build trusted relationships within the community.

You’ll work in a supportive team, delivering person-centred care, monitoring wellbeing, and adapting to changing client needs. A current C Class licence, First Aid/CPR, and strong communication are required. Certificate III or IV in Individual Support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have current C Class driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain these on commencement.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable, flexible approach with a commitment to maintaining client privacy, dignity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, household tasks and daily activities that help them stay independent at home.
• Build positive relationships and provide social connection that promotes wellbeing and reduces isolation.
• Monitor client wellbeing, recognising changes and communicating observations to ensure timely support.
• Deliver safe, person-centred care while adapting to changing client needs across the community.

Skills

C Class license

First Aid & CPR

Strong communication

Privacy & safety

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people across Toowoomba. As a Home Care Worker, you’ll support clients to remain safe, independent and connected in their own homes while building trusted relationships every day. Join a supportive team where your compassion, reliability and care help improve wellbeing and quality of life across the community.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As a Home Care Worker, you'll help older people maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to the community. From providing practical support in the home to building trusted relationships and promoting quality of life, you'll be part of a caring team that delivers services with dignity, respect and purpose.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Supporting clients with personal care, household tasks and daily activities that help them stay independent at home.
• Building positive relationships and providing social connection that promotes wellbeing and reduces isolation.
• Monitoring client wellbeing, recognising changes and communicating observations to ensure timely support.
• Delivering safe, person-centred care while adapting to changing client needs across the community.

Let’s talk about you!

You’re someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and takes pride in making a difference through practical support and human connection. You bring compassion, integrity and respect to every interaction, understanding that the small things you do each day can have a lasting impact on someone’s independence and confidence. You’ll find satisfaction in helping older people continue living life on their own terms while working as part of a team that values trust, dignity and care.

Here’s What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Current C Class driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain these on commencement.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable, flexible approach with a commitment to maintaining client privacy, dignity and safety.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) and/or experience providing community or aged care services.

Most importantly, you’ll bring the Darling Downs Health values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to every client interaction, helping people live well and remain connected to their community.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It’s complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you’ll see your impact firsthand. Here, you’ll find opportunities that simply don’t exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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