Personal Care Worker

Stable Home Care; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Job summary

Stable Home Care in Tweed Heads, NSW, is seeking a compassionate Casual Personal Care Worker to support older adults in their homes. You will deliver essential, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and comfort while upholding professional boundaries and safeguarding standards.

To be considered, you should hold a Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent), current First Aid and CPR, and a Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one; experience in personal, aged

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• WWC check or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in personal care, aged care or disability support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability for personal care and mobility tasks.
• Reliable, patient, compassionate and empathetic.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to duty of care, privacy and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred personal care per care plan.
• Assist with daily living activities including hygiene, showering, dressing.
• Promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation and nutrition.
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment with light domestic tasks.
• Support mobility, transfers and use of mobility aids.
• Support clients to participate in appointments and community activities.
• Observe and report changes in health, wellbeing or support needs.
• Complete accurate service records and incident reports.
• Provide companionship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Uphold client rights, privacy and confidentiality.
• Identify and report risks, hazards or safeguarding concerns.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and care team.
• Deliver services per Aged Care Quality Standards and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

First Aid & CPR certification

Mobility support / manual handling

Reliability & commitment

Independent work & team collaboration

Duty of care & safeguarding knowledge

Compassion & empathy

Physical capability for personal care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)

Working with Children Check (WWC) or willingness to obtain

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Casual Personal Care Worker to join the Stable Home Care team in Tweed Heads, NSW. Applicants must have reliable availability for a minimum of four days per week.

This casual position offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within our community. As a Personal Care Worker, you will provide essential support and care services that enable our clients to maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life while remaining in their own homes.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a family-oriented team committed to supporting older adults to navigate life’s transitions with confidence, joy and purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred personal care in accordance with each client’s care plan, goals, preferences and assessed needs
• Support clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, showering, grooming, dressing, continence care and toileting
• Promote client independence, choice and control by encouraging clients to participate in daily activities and build or maintain their capabilities
• Assist with meal planning, preparation and eating, considering clients’ dietary requirements, cultural preferences and nutrition goals
• Support clients to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment through light domestic assistance and laundry
• Assist with mobility, transfers and the safe use of mobility aids and equipment, following manual-handling procedures
• Support clients to participate in appointments, social activities and their community, helping maintain connection and wellbeing
• Observe and promptly report changes in a client’s health, wellbeing, abilities, environment or support needs
• Complete accurate and timely service records, progress notes and incident reports in accordance with organisational requirements
• Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries
• Uphold each client’s rights, privacy, dignity, cultural identity, preferences and confidentiality
• Identify and report risks, incidents, hazards, signs of deterioration, abuse or neglect in accordance with safeguarding and escalation procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, representatives, Care Partners and other members of the care team to support coordinated care
• Deliver services in accordance with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, the Aged Care Code of Conduct and Stable Home Care’s policies and procedures

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent qualification)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Working with Children Check (WWC) (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience in personal care, aged care or disability support roles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families
• Physical capability to assist with personal care tasks and mobility support
• Compassion, patience and empathy towards vulnerable individuals
• Reliability and commitment to maintaining consistent care standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider care team
• Understanding of and commitment to duty of care, privacy and safeguarding principles

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rates appropriate to your qualifications and experience
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in clients' lives
• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing support
• Recognition and appreciation for your dedication and hard work

About us

Stable Home Care is a trusted provider of Support at Home services across the Tweed Heads and Gold Coast communities. We support older people to remain living independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes. Our person-centred approach places each client’s rights, goals, preferences and choices at the centre of their care. We work in partnership with clients, families and their broader care teams to deliver coordinated support that promotes independence, wellbeing and meaningful community connection. We are proud to employ compassionate and skilled professionals who share our values of empathy, reliability, exceeding expectations and community. Together, we support older people to navigate life’s transitions with confidence, joy and purpose.