Home Care Worker - In-Home Support for Independence

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading

Career development and training

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Parental leave options

Travel between client homes

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Limited is seeking part-time Home Care Workers to support older people in Mansfield and surrounding communities. You will travel between clients’ homes delivering personalised support to help maintain independence, wellbeing, and connection to the community.

Roles require daytime availability across weekdays with guaranteed 20 hours per fortnight. You will work autonomously within a supportive team, following our BEST philosophy and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in home care or aged care is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to the BEST philosophy (Believe, Excel, Support, Trust).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance as needed.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Support clients to maintain independence and wellbeing.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns.
• Respect clients' cultural and individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with clients and families.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate services.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Autonomous work

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Uniting AgeWell Limited is seeking part-time Home Care Workers to support older people in Mansfield and surrounding communities. You will travel between clients’ homes delivering personalised support to help maintain independence, wellbeing, and connection to the community.

Roles require daytime availability across weekdays with guaranteed 20 hours per fortnight. You will work autonomously within a supportive team, following our BEST philosophy and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.