Home Support Worker - Rockdale

Aged Care Resumes; Rockdale (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in the community. As a Homecare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering essential in-home support services, ensuring clients receive the care they need while maintaining their independence. Enjoy the flexibility of casual or permanent part-time positions with guaranteed hours, and benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities. This role not only allows you to make a positive impact but also offers a supportive environment focused on your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours and days

Paid travel time & kilometres

Salary Packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of paid experience in Aged Care or Community Care.
• Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential services including personal grooming and medication reminders.
• Provide care and support prioritizing clients' well-being.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication Skills

Genuine Interest in Helping Others

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support

Bachelor/Diploma of Nursing

Tools

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Job description

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Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives in the community? Care Connect is seeking dedicated, Homecare Support Workers to provide in-home support to our Aged Care clients and those who are receiving Out of Hospital Care in Canterbury, Earlwood, and surrounding areas.

About us…

An industry-leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role…

As a Homecare Support Worker, you will deliver a range of essential services including personal grooming & hygiene assistance, medication reminders, domestic duties (cleaning & laundry), food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, and mobility assistance within the home and local community.

Most importantly, you will provide care and support to your clients, prioritising their well-being at all times.

To be successful as a Homecare Support Worker, you will have:

• A fantastic attitude, great active listening skills and genuine interest in helping others
• Certificate III (Aged Care/Individual Support OR Home and Community Care), OR Bachelor/Diploma of Nursing (OR completed first-year study towards it)
• Minimum 3 months of paid experience working within the Aged Care or Community Care sector
• Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance is essential!
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages would be welcomed.

To be considered for this role, you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates.

What’s in it for you?....

Your choice of casual or permanent part-time positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 hours per week (conditions apply), work/life balance with flexibility of hours and days, and no weekend or evening work.

We offer award rates, paid travel time & kilometres, PLUS maximise your salary as a not-for-profit employee by accessing Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!

Work where you live. Care Connect is part of the communities it works in, and you’ll be able to stay close to home and contribute to your local community.

Care Connect is committed to your learning and progression with ongoing training and development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and wellbeing products.

How to Apply

Are you our next Home Care Superstar? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now and attach your current resume – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature-aged, and people living with disability.