Home Care Support Worker (Casual Role) - Portland

Healthe Care; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portland is seeking a passionate Home Care Support Worker for a casual role. The position offers flexibility, competitive pay, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care, empowering clients to achieve their personal goals while working within their communities.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage

Complimentary training and development opportunities

Free uniform

Flexible hours for work-life balance

Ongoing support and teamwork

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date vaccination status as per current legislative requirements.
• Experience in a support worker role (preferred).
• Current Police Check within the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and daily routines.
• Assist clients in engaging with their community and social events.
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to care plans.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Manual Handling

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Disability

Current CPR/BLS Certificate

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

Home Care Support Worker (Casual Role) - Portland

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Home Care Support Worker (Casual Role) –Portland

Home Care Support Worker (Casual Role) –Portland

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Healthcare Australia is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Support Worker to join our team in a casual role, providing support across Portland and surrounding areas.
About us:

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a trusted leader in healthcare services with nearly 50 years of experience delivering quality care across the country.
La Bella Life (LBL), a respected Home Care Provider in Warrnambool and the Southwest region,is now proudly part of the HCA family. While continuing to operate under its existing name, LBL is supported by HCA’s national network—enhancing its ability to provide the same personalised, community-based care that clients have come to know and trust.

As a Home Care Support Worker with Healthcare Australia, you will provide high-quality care and support to clients living in their own homes or within a supported community setting. Your role will involve assisting individuals with activities of daily living and helping them engage in their community. Through a person-centred approach, you will work to empower clients to achieve their personal goals and promote their independence.

What You’ll Do:

• Client Care:
• Support clients using a person-centred approach, following their Individual Care Plan.
• Assist with daily routines and personal hygiene, including toileting, showering, dressing, and meals.
• Help with medication support, as per your training and the client’s care plan.
• Be ready to respond promptly if a client’s health deteriorates by contacting emergency services, HCA, or your supervisor.
• Help create a safe environment that reduces challenging behaviours, as per the behaviour support plan.
• Encourage client participation in activities and community events, including transportation to social venues, appointments, and shopping.
• Care Environment:
• Work in the client’s home or a supported community setting, following all policies, procedures, and documentation requirements of Healthcare Australia and the relevant setting.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or near-misses in line with the NDIS Act and relevant frameworks.

Shifts available in: Portland and surrounding areas.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support, Home & Community, or Youth
• Current CPR/BLS Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current Police Check (within the last 6 months).
• Up-to-date vaccination status (as per Healthcare Australia and current legislative requirements).
• Australian Driver’s Licence (unrestricted).
• Registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle

Skills and Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Proficient in the safe use of manual handling equipment, including hoists and slide sheets.
• Excellent time management abilities and a reliable work ethic.
• 6–12 months of experience in a support worker role (preferred).

If you meet these requirements and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility with hours in a casual role, allowing for a great work-life balance.
• Paid travel time and mileage for using your reliable vehicle to travel between client locations.
• Ongoing Support – Join a team that invests in your training and development.
• Make a Difference – Your care and support will help clients live as independently as possible.
• The chance to be part of a leading healthcare provider, renowned for excellence in the industry.

What’s on Offer:

• Complimentary training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• A variety of shifts to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
• Free uniform provided to keep you looking professional.
• An easy-to-use app for managing your shifts and submitting timesheets hassle-free.
• Competitive pay rates that reflect your skills and experience.

If you’re ready to provide high-quality, compassionate care and be part of a leading healthcare provider, apply today to become a Home Care Support Worker with Healthcare Australia!

This position is open only to candidates currently based in Australia with working rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support international applicants at this time.


Please APPLY now! If you need more information, email [e-mail] .

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Please confirm your current suburb and postcode?

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