Rural Home Care Support Worker - Independent Living Helper

Rochester & Elmore District Health Service; Echuca; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Study leave

Flexible leave

Employee assistance program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service is seeking compassionate Home Care Support Workers (Unqualified) to join our Home Care team. You will support older people to live independently at home, provide practical assistance and companionship, and help maintain wellbeing and connection to the community.

Applicants should have experience in home care or related roles, hold a current First Aid certificate, driver's license, and checks (Police, WWC, NDIS).

Qualifications

• Experience in home care, cleaning, hospitality, customer service, community services, house maintenance or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to delivering person-centred care and support.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to read, understand and follow support plans.
• Respect for diversity, confidentiality and consumer choice.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Travel between consumers' homes providing practical support and companionship.
• Support independence and wellbeing, helping clients stay connected to the community.

Skills

Home care experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Independence and teamwork

Read and follow support plans

Job description

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service is seeking compassionate Home Care Support Workers (Unqualified) to join our Home Care team. You will support older people to live independently at home, provide practical assistance and companionship, and help maintain wellbeing and connection to the community.

Applicants should have experience in home care or related roles, hold a current First Aid certificate, driver's license, and checks (Police, WWC, NDIS).