Personal Care Worker – Transitional Care (Hospital to Home)

Right at Home; Sefton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home is seeking Personal Care Workers to join our Transitional Care Program. You will assist clients recovering at home post-hospital discharge, focusing on personal care, medication support, and effective communication with health professionals for their wellbeing and safety.

Benefits

Paid travel time between clients

Ongoing paid training and career development

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

Employee rewards program

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including showering, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide medication prompts and wellness checks.
• Support light household tasks like laundry and meal prep.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care / Individual Support / Disability

Job description

Personal Care Worker – Transitional Care (Hospital to Home)

Help clients recover safely at home after hospital – where care and comfort truly meet.

At Right at Home Gold Coast, we specialise in delivering high-quality, compassionate care that allows people to remain safely and confidently at home. We provide personalised support services to older Australians, people recovering from surgery, and individuals transitioning from hospital stays back into their own homes.

We’re seeking Personal Care Workers to support our growing Transitional Care Program, helping clients regain independence after discharge from hospital or aged care settings.

About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker supporting transitional care clients, your role will focus on helping individuals adjust to life at home following medical treatment or rehabilitation. Working closely with family members, nurses, and allied health teams, you will ensure that care is delivered safely, respectfully, and with compassion.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with personal care (showering, grooming, toileting, mobility support)

Medication prompts and wellness checks

Supporting light household tasks such as laundry, meal prep, and cleaning

Providing safe transport to appointments or community activities

Communicating with care coordinators and family members to report progress

Monitoring client wellbeing and identifying risks during recovery

What You’ll Need

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care / Individual Support / Disability, or equivalent experience

Current First Aid and CPR certification

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

NDIS Orientation Certificate

National Police Clearance

Australian Driver’s Licence + reliable, insured vehicle

100 Points of ID (e.g., Passport, Medicare Card, Birth Certificate)

What We Offer

$40.84/hour casual base rate (Cert III qualified)

Paid travel time between clients + KM reimbursement

11.5% employer superannuation

Ongoing paid training and career development

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

A supportive and friendly team culture

“Right About You” employee rewards program

Structured onboarding and guidance from experienced Care Managers

This role requires evidence of current vaccinations against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) in line with health and safety requirements.

About Us

Right at Home Gold Coast is part of a respected Australian and International care network, committed to delivering the Right Care, Right at Home. We support older Australians, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery to live with dignity, independence, and safety at home.

We pride ourselves on our values-driven culture—built on integrity, collaboration, approachability, flexibility, and accountability.

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Ready to make a meaningful difference in someone’s recovery journey?
Click “Apply” and join a team that puts care first—every time.