Personal Care / Support

Newly By Healthcarelink Support; Central Coast; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newly By Healthcarelink Support in Long Jetty, NSW is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for casual, on-demand shifts. You will support clients with daily living activities, assist with bathing, mobility, meals, and transport between shifts, while upholding dignity and privacy.

Immediate start available. You must hold a Full Australian Driver's Licence, current Police Check, Working with Children Check, and demonstrate clear, respectful communication and physical fitness.

Formación

• Full Australian Driver's Licence mandatory for client transport between shifts.
• Police Check current and valid.
• Working with Children Check current and valid.
• Availability: casual hours with flexibility to accept short-notice shifts; immediate start preferred.
• Clear, respectful and effective communication with clients, families and team members.
• Physical fitness to perform safe manual handling and mobility support.

Responsabilidades

• Personal care: Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and mobility support.
• Medication support: Prompting and monitoring medication adherence under care plans.
• Meal assistance: Help with meal preparation and hydration monitoring.
• Household tasks: Light cleaning, laundry, shopping assistance, and safety checks.
• Companionship and social support: Offer emotional support and accompany clients to appointments and events.
• Documentation and communication: Maintain notes and report changes to coordinators and families.

Conocimientos

Communication

Physical fitness

Descripción del empleo

• Personal Care Assistant / Worker Casual (Long Jetty NSW 2261)

  Join an on-demand workforce delivering compassionate, reliable care to clients in the Long Jetty community. This casual Personal Care Assistant role is perfect for someone who values flexibility, wants immediate start opportunities, and thrives on making a positive difference in peoples lives.

  Why this role matters

  As a Personal Care Assistant you will support clients with daily living activities, preserve dignity, and encourage independence. Your work will contribute directly to client wellbeing and the resilience of families in our local area. This role is suited to empathetic, practical caregivers who can respond calmly and professionally in home and community settings.

  What you will do

  • Personal care: Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility support while respecting client preferences and privacy.
  • Medication support: Prompting and monitoring medication adherence under established care plans and policies.
  • Meal assistance: Help with meal preparation, feeding where required, and monitoring dietary needs and hydration.
  • Household tasks: Perform light household duties such as cleaning, laundry, shopping assistance, and maintaining a safe living environment.
  • Companionship and social support: Provide emotional support, engage in meaningful activities, and accompany clients to appointments and community events when needed.
  • Documentation and communication: Maintain accurate notes, report changes in client condition, and liaise with coordinators and family members in a timely manner.

  Key requirements

  • Full Australian Drivers Licence: Mandatory for client transport and travel between shifts.
  • Police Check: Current and valid, demonstrating suitability for working with vulnerable people.
  • Working with Children Check: Current and valid, required for engaging with any clients under 18.
  • Availability: Casual hours with flexibility to accept short-notice shifts; immediate start preferred.
  • Communication: Clear, respectful, and effective communication skills with clients, families, and team members.
  • Physical fitness: Ability to perform safe manual handling and mobility support tasks.

  What you will gain

  • Flexible, casual work fitting varied schedules and lifestyle needs within an on-demand workforce model.
  • Opportunities to build experience in person-centred care and expand your skills through varied client assignments.
  • A supportive coordination team that values safety, respect, and professionalism in every placement.

  Location: Long Jetty NSW 2261. Business Type: On-demand Workforce. Start timeframe: Immediately. This role suits candidates who are reliable, compassionate, and ready to step into rewarding care work in our local community.