Senior Home Care Worker in Brisbane

Churches of Christ are currently looking for caring and reliable Senior Home Care Workers. You will provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals in their homes with everyday tasks, companionship, medication and social support as well as some office-based responsibilities. There will be times when you’ll contribute to planning and coordination from our office. As a senior team member, you will also be available for on-call support as the need arises, ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care when they need it most.

As a Senior Home Care Worker, you will:

• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
• Assist with medications and personal cares
• Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping
• Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities
• Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment
• Participate in the review of client care plans, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
• Train and mentor Home Care Workers, including completing annual performance appraisals
• Availability to provide operational support between 6:30am and 4:30pm as required

What we're looking for:

• Passionate about delivering quality Home Care services to the local community
• Reliable, adaptable and has well-developed communication skills - occasional early starts are required
• Currently holds Certificate III in Individual Support or higher (Certificate IV or Diploma preferred)
• Medication qualified - or willing to obtain
• Currently holds a First Aid and CPR qualification
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct support required
• A current driver's license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes are essential for this role
• Hold a valid Australian Work Rights

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values.

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

Employee Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave & Salary Packaging
• As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets

Ready to Make a Difference? Applications will be assessed as they are received.