Home Care Support Worker Job Description
This is a rewarding role where you will provide care and support to clients in their own homes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering essential services including personal grooming, hygiene assistance, medication reminders, domestic duties, food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, and mobility assistance within the home and local community.
You will also provide emotional support and companionship to our clients, helping them to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care and support to clients
* Deliver essential services such as grooming, hygiene, and medication reminders
* Assist with domestic duties, food shopping, menu planning, and meal preparation
* Provide mobility assistance within the home and local community
* Offer emotional support and companionship to clients
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, or Home and Community Care
* Minimum 3 months paid experience working in Aged Care or Community Care
* Driver's license and own reliable vehicle with car insurance
* First Aid and CPR certificate
* Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English
Benefits:
* Guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 per week (conditions apply)
* Flexibility of hours and days with work/life balance
* No weekend or evening work
* Award rates and paid travel time/kilometers
* Salary Packaging benefits to increase take-home pay
What We Offer:
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth
* A supportive team environment with opportunities for collaboration and professional development
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Employee Assistance Program and discounted health insurance