At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised care and support to help seniors live independently at home.
- Company: Southern Cross Care, a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with genuine career progression pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, with aged care experience.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Part-Time Home Care Employee to provide personalised support that helps our clients remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. This position offers a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, with applicants required to have availability across at least three weekdays and flexibility to work a variety of shifts. The role services clients in Fairfield, Wetherill Park, and surrounding suburbs, so we encourage applications from candidates who live locally and are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
To be considered, you will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or equivalent qualification, have at least 12 months' experience in aged care, community care, or home care, and demonstrate a caring, professional, and client-focused approach that empowers older people to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes.
Your role will include:
- Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating
- Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments
- Social support & activities, including outings and social activities
- Personal care, showering, and bathing, general self-care duties
- Domestic assistance, light household cleaning
- Medication assistance
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications (essential)
- Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people
- Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance (essential)
- Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle
- Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you
- Ability to work with minimal to no supervision
- Proven Aged Care or NDIS services background
- Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community
At Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
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Contact Details:
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Recruitment Team
