Personal Care Worker - Illawarra

Kanda; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time between clients

Travel allowance 99c per kilometre

Uniform and PPE provided

Supportive and friendly team

Make a genuine difference in local社区

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker to support Home Care clients across Wollongong and the South Coast. You will provide in home care, assist with ADLs, showering, grooming, and light domestic tasks while building genuine connections with clients.

You’ll travel between locations by car, hours typically 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday with some weekend work. A Certificate III in Aged Care or related field, a valid driver’s license, police check, and up‑to‑date First Aid/CPR are

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Community or Individual Care required.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Reliable, fully insured vehicle and current driver’s licence.
• National Police Check issued within 12 months.
• Proof of Australian working rights.
• Current Manual Handling, First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Minimum two COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Willing to travel 30 minutes between clients.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Showering and grooming support.
• Respite care.
• Light domestic assistance.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Community or Individual Care

Job description

Personal Care Worker- Community Based We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Care Worker to support Home Care clients across Wollongong and the South Coast, including Wollongong, Albion Park, Kiama, Berry, Bomaderry, Nowra, Culburra Beach, Corrimal, Helensburgh, Austinmer, Figtree, Bulli, Port Kembla and surrounding areas.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalised, in-home care and support to help clients maintain their independence and wellbeing, while building genuine connections and making a positive difference every day. Hours are generally between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.

Depending on each client's individual needs, your duties may include:

• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Showering and grooming support
• Respite care
• Light domestic assistance

As you’ll be supporting multiple clients across different locations throughout your shift, you’ll need access to a reliable vehicle and be comfortable travelling across the region. Availability from Monday to Friday is highly desirable.

Why join Kanda?

• Paid travel time between clients
• 99c per kilometre travel allowance
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community every day

To be successful, you'll have:

• You hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Community or Individual Care and have experience in a similar role
• A reliable, fully insured vehicle and a current driver's licence
• A National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months)
• Proof of Australian working rights
• Current Manual Handling, First Aid and CPR certificates
• A minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations
• Willing to travel 30 minutes in between clients

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectivesaren'tjust welcome they'reessential to who we are and what we do.