Home Support Workers (Southern Region)

Kalyra; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Kilometre reimbursement

Annual event

Employee assistance

Vaccinations

Onsite physiotherapy

Community events

Job summary

Kalyra Help at Home in Christies Beach, SA, is seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to assist older Australians across the southern region. This casual, community-focused role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to genuinely improve client wellbeing through personalised in-home care.

Join a compassionate team and support daily tasks, personal care, and social activities. You’ll need a driver’s license, a National Police Check, First Aid/CPR, and are encouraged to obtain relevant

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care or equivalent (desirable)
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Vaccinations in line with policy
• Current First Aid and CPR accreditation
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including assistance with showering, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility needs.
• Assist with daily and domestic tasks, such as household cleaning, meal preparation and shopping assistance.
• Support customers to engage in social activities, providing transportation to activities as required.
• Observe any physical, emotional and behavioural changes, and report any concerns.
• Nurture respectful, friendly and professional relationships with customers and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Independence

Time management

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Tools

Smartphone app access

Mobile scheduling app

Job description

About Help at Home | Kalyra Kalyra has been supporting South Australians for 130 years! We take pride in delivering outstanding service and care through Residential Aged Care, In-Home Support, Retirement Living and Affordable Housing. When you join Kalyra, you join a team that makes having a career in Aged Care fun, inspiring and rewarding - it’s different here!

Introduction: About Help at Home | Kalyra Kalyra has been supporting South Australians for 130 years! We take pride in delivering outstanding service and care through Residential Aged Care, In-Home Support, Retirement Living and Affordable Housing. When you join Kalyra, you join a team that makes having a career in Aged Care fun, inspiring and rewarding - it’s different here! Are you caring, compassionate and looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we’re a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people’s lives. We’re seeking dedicated Home Support Workers based across the southern region as needed. This is a dynamic and rewarding role with autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to genuinely improve client wellbeing. Description: About The Role Kalyra is a trusted, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older Australians to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. With a strong focus on person-centred care, Kalyra fosters a compassionate and collaborative environment where Home Support Workers are empowered to deliver high quality care to clients in their homes, supporting them to maintain independence and quality of life. This is a casual position based from Kalyra’s Christies Beach office, working across the southern region. Joining Kalyra means becoming part of a supportive team that values respect, integrity, and excellence, while offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a truly rewarding role. Skills and Experiences: Key Responsibilities As a Home Support Worker, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. You’ll see the difference you make in every moment, big and small, and enjoy plenty of variety and the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Be welcomed by a good-hearted and values-driven team that supports you through every challenge and win. As a valued member of our Help at Home team in Christies Beach, you will empower older people in our communities to live life the way they choose. Travelling between our customers’ homes, you’ll provide personalised care and social support in line with individual support plans, ensuring our customers maintain their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing. With kindness and compassion, you will:

• Provide personal care, including assistance with showering, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility needs.
• Assist with daily and domestic tasks, such as household cleaning, meal preparation and shopping assistance.
• Support customers to engage in social activities, providing transportation to activities as required.
• Observe any physical, emotional and behavioural changes, and report any concerns.
• Nurture respectful, friendly and professional relationships with customers and their families.
• Be capable of working independently.

Kalyra welcomes candidates who are looking to return to the workforce after a career break. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and may not be consistent throughout the day. Flexibility and adaptability are key. Skills And Experiences What You'll Bring You’re a compassionate, resilient and good-hearted person who deeply respects and seeks to enhance the strengths and dignity of older people. Through your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you establish and maintain professional relationships, ensure confidentiality and respect our customers’ values. You’ll also need:

• A reliable vehicle and a current driver's licence.
• A National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• All vaccinations as per Kalyra policies with employees to participate in the annual Influenza vaccination program.
• Current First Aid and CPR accreditation
• A smartphone to access the mobile worker app for scheduling and payroll purposes.
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Individual Support, Disability Support (desirable) or a willingness to obtain.

Why Kalyra? At Kalyra, we’re committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we’re a family where you’ll always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You’ll also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress. On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you’ll find at Kalyra:

• Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax- free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650.
• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.
• Kilometre reimbursement and paid travel time between clients
• Annual “thank you” dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, free vaccinations, onsite physiotherapy for all staff and free participation in community events.