Home Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

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As a valued Home Care Worker at Anglicare working in the Illawarra region on a casual basis you will provide compassionate, high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and live with dignity. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer emotional support, and provide meaningful companionship. Your care will ensure clients feel safe, respected, and valued in the comfort of their own environment.


Responsibilities
  • Domestic Assistance – Supporting with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Meal Preparation – Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
  • Personal Care Support – Helping with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
  • Social Engagement – Providing companionship and encouraging participation in social activities and community engagement.
  • Transport Services – Offering transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social outings.

What You'll Bring
Essential
  • Valid NSW Driver's Licence
  • Reliable NSW C Class Motor Vehicle for travel between customer locations
  • Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations (highly recommended)
  • Basic computer and smartphone literacy

Desirable
  • Previous experience in Home Care or Disability Support
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)

You Will Also Have
  • Empathy – understanding and sharing the feelings of others
  • Patience – staying calm and composed in challenging situations
  • Communication – clear and respectful interaction with clients and families
  • Reliability – being dependable and consistent in care delivery
  • Adaptability – adjusting to different needs and environments

Why Anglicare Sydney?

At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds—people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You'll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that's right for you.


On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

  • Above award hourly rates of pay and tax-free benefits for permanent employment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
  • Access to Anglicare's rewards program with discounts to over 400 retailers
  • Employee Assistance program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

How to Apply

Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at https://anglicare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anglicare_Careers.


As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat, followed by a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.


Application Close Date

Application Close Date: August 31, 2025

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